
With chunks of tender potatoes, my savory Bacon Asparagus Miso Soup provides warm comfort on a cool spring day. {Vegan/Vegetarian Adaptable}

With chunks of tender potatoes, my savory Bacon Asparagus Miso Soup provides warm comfort on a cool spring day. {Vegan/Vegetarian Adaptable}


Kimbap is a delicious Korean seaweed roll with seasoned beef, vegetables, omelette strips, and daikon pickles that‘s very popular in Japan.

On Children's Day, the Japanese decorate their house and eat special foods wishing for children's health and happiness.
READ: Children’s Day in Japan & 10 Recipes to Celebrate (こどもの日)

A convenient dashi packet is a quick and easy way to make flavorful Japanese soup stock for miso soup or any dish that requires dashi.

If you are planning to travel around Japan, you can use the Japan Rail Pass (JR Pass) to save on Shinkansen and JR trains.
READ: How to Purchase and Use Japan Rail Pass: Everything You Need to Know


From chic travel mugs to ultrasonic aroma diffusers to the best kitchen helpers, here's my handpicked gifts for mothers and mother figures to thank them for all that they do for us!



This easy Japanese-style Napa Cabbage Stir-Fry with shiitake mushrooms and bacon makes a great quick addition to your meal as a side or main dish!


My Simmered Ganmodoki recipe gives store-bought or frozen homemade Japanese fried tofu patties a delicious boost of umami! {Vegan Adaptable}


Eggs originally cooked in Japan‘s hot spring water, Onsen Tamago with silky whites and custard-like yolks are easy to make with my recipe.
READ: Onsen Tamago (Video) 温泉卵


Experience the magic of beloved Studio Ghibli films at the new Ghibli Park in Nagoya.


Learn how to make popular California Rolls at home filled with sushi rice, crabmeat, avocado, and cucumber with my step-by-step guide.


Let discover the healthiest Japanese foods and drinks that you can incorporate into your diet.

Tamago Kake Gohan is a steaming bowl of hot rice topped with raw egg and soy sauce. It's a tasty and popular breakfast comfort food in Japan!


A home-cooked classic for over 100 years, Japanese Potato Salad features colorful fresh vegetables, a creamy texture, and a rounded flavor.



Join us on a tour of Nagoya food, taste the famous Hitsumabush, tenmusu, miso pork cutlet, and irresistible Yamachan's chicken wings.

Cook tofu often? Then you'll need a tofu press! Here are my best picks for tofu presses that will suit your needs.


These homemade Ganmodoki are crispy and fluffy Japanese fried tofu patties, delicious when enjoyed alone or in Oden!




Seasoned with crunchy garlic chili oil and butter, this delicious Japanese-style Pasta with Shrimp and Broccolini is ready in 15 minutes!
READ: Japanese-style Shrimp and Broccolini Pasta 海老とブロッコリーニの和風パスタ

Thinly sliced beef simmered with tender onions and savory-sweet sauce, Gyudon or Japanese Beef Rice Bowl is synonymous with comfort.


Discover the beauty and charm of Matsushima, a picturesque coastal town in Japan. From its stunning views to its rich history, this travel guide will help you plan your perfect trip to Matsushima.
READ: Matsushima Travel Guide


Hijiki Rice is a Japanese mixed rice (takikomi gohan) with dashi, carrots, fried tofu, and seaweed that's rich in minerals and dietary fiber.



Easy Aji Fry is a popular Japanese homestyle dish of horse mackerel fillets breaded in panko and deep-fried until golden and crisp. So tasty!
