
This hearty yet flavorful miso soup filled with sweet cabbage and onsen tamago (Japanese hot spring egg) is my go-to for cold spring days.

This hearty yet flavorful miso soup filled with sweet cabbage and onsen tamago (Japanese hot spring egg) is my go-to for cold spring days.

Yaki Onigiri Chazuke is a Japanese comfort dish of warm dashi soup poured over a crispy grilled rice ball and garnished with savory toppings.
READ: Yaki Onigiri Chazuke (Grilled Rice Ball Soup) 焼きおにぎり茶漬け


Arima Onsen is one of the oldest hot spring towns in Japan, it's known for the unique golden hot spring and beautiful mountain scenery.
READ: Explore Arima Onsen: One of Japan’s Three Famous Hot Springs

Level up your Japanese cooking game today with the best ginger graters that I'm going to share with you in this post!

Try mild and sweet napa cabbage in the filling of your Japanese pan-fried dumplings in my juicy Napa Cabbage Gyoza with miso dipping sauce.
READ: Napa Cabbage Gyoza 白菜の餃子



A favorite in izakayas, Yaki Onigiri are crispy grilled Japanese rice balls glazed with a savory soy sauce. Make this easy recipe at home!

Himeji is the largest Japanese castle and one of the 12 original castles still left in Japan, join us on a tour of this majestic castle.

Shop major discounts on cookware, Japanese ingredients, and kitchen organization at Amazon’s Spring Prime Day Sale.
READ: The Best Deals from Amazon’s Big Spring Sale on Japanese Cookware and More

Hanami Dango is enjoyed during cherry blossom viewing in Japan. Three-color rice balls (sanshoku dango) are a popular sweet treat in spring!
READ: Hanami Dango 三色花見団子





No rice cooker? No problem! Learn how to cook a pot of Japanese white rice on the stove with my tips for perfectly steamed rice every time.
READ: How to Cook Japanese Rice in a Pot on the Stove (Video)


Discover the best eats in Tokohu's largest city with our comprehensive Sendai food guide. From the famed gyutan to green gyozas, there is so much to indulge in!

From soba, somen, udon, and harusame, explore the world of Japanese noodles and how to incorporate them into your meals!


Japanese Sweet Rice Balls (Ohagi/Botamochi) are made with glutinous rice and red bean paste to celebrate Japan's spring and autumn equinoxes.


A beloved street vendor snack in Japan, homemade Crispy Taiyaki is a warm, fish-shaped pastry that‘s supercrisp thanks to an eggless batter.
READ: Crispy Taiyaki 薄皮たい焼き



From skiing and snowboarding to ice village and delicious foods, this Hoshino Resorts Tomamu winter guide has everything for an unforgettable vacation.


Donabe, the Japanese earthenware pot, is great for hot pot recipes. Learn how to season and care for this one-pot wonder in your own kitchen.


Made with dashi broth with fluffy egg ribbons, Kakitamajiru, or Japanese Egg Drop Soup, is a delicious homey soup that‘s ready in 15 minutes!



A street food from Osaka, Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savory pancake "grilled as you like it" with your choice of protein and tasty toppings.