Sunday, 1 March 2026

Yakitori Don 焼き鳥丼

A bowl of rice topped with glazed grilled chicken pieces and scallions, this yakitori don is served with chopsticks on a wooden table. A cup and a sauce container are partially visible next to the bowl.

Yakitori Don recipe in 20 minutes! Juicy glazed chicken over rice with a sweet-savory sauce—an easy Japanese rice bowl everyone will love at home.

READ: Yakitori Don 焼き鳥丼

Thursday, 26 February 2026

Quick & Easy Chirashi Sushi ちらし寿司

A glass cup filled with Quick & Easy Chirashi Sushi—sushi rice, sliced salmon, shrimp, egg, cucumber, snap peas, salmon roe, and lotus root—garnished with greens on a wooden table beside red chopsticks and green tea.

Chirashi Sushi is a rice dish with a colorful medley of vegetables, egg crepe, and sashimi toppings. Learn to make my easy recipe at home.

READ: Quick & Easy Chirashi Sushi ちらし寿司

Tuesday, 24 February 2026

Chirashi Sushi 五目ちらし寿司

A round wooden dish of chirashi sushi is topped with shrimp, sliced lotus root, snap peas, eel, shredded nori, and bright orange salmon roe. A patterned rice paddle and a plate with chopsticks are placed beside the vibrant chirashi sushi.

Master Chirashi Sushi at home with this festive Japanese scattered sushi recipe! Colorful, celebratory, and perfect for special occasions and parties.

READ: Chirashi Sushi 五目ちらし寿司

Monday, 23 February 2026

Tan Tan Udon

A bowl of creamy tan tan udon broth ramen topped with ground meat, bok choy, sesame seeds, and green onions sits on a wooden table with a spoon, chopsticks, teacup, and teapot nearby.

Tan Tan Udon recipe ready in 15 minutes! Unlock bold, creamy sesame flavor with this quick, satisfying noodle soup you can make at home.

READ: Tan Tan Udon

Wednesday, 18 February 2026

Spicy Shoyu Ramen ピリ辛醤油ラーメン

A bowl of spicy shoyu ramen topped with sliced pork, half a soft-boiled egg, green onions, seaweed, bamboo shoots, fish cake slices, and white shredded onions, served in a patterned bowl on a wooden table.

Craving ramen? Learn how to make Spicy Shoyu Ramen at home with a rich soy sauce broth and gentle heat. An easy, comforting recipe everyone will love.

READ: Spicy Shoyu Ramen ピリ辛醤油ラーメン

Thursday, 12 February 2026

Inari Sushi いなり寿司

Three pieces of inari sushi on a decorative Japanese plate with colorful patterns, garnished with pickled ginger and a green leaf, placed on a wooden table with chopsticks and a small cup nearby.

Master Inari Sushi at home—the easiest sushi recipe you can make! Sweet tofu pockets filled with sushi rice make this simple, comforting favorite.

READ: Inari Sushi いなり寿司

Monday, 9 February 2026

Tomato Bacon Pasta

A plate of Tomato Bacon Pasta topped with fresh herbs and grated cheese sits on a woven placemat, with a glass of white wine, extra cheese, herbs, and red pepper flakes on the side. Silverware and a napkin are nearby.

A simple, savory Tomato Bacon Pasta that comes together fast with bright tomatoes and crisp bacon. Make this easy weeknight favorite at home with just a few pantry staples.

READ: Tomato Bacon Pasta

Thursday, 5 February 2026

Sake vs. Mirin: Key Differences and How to Use Them

Several bottles of Japanese cooking sake, mirin, and rice wine are grouped together on a light surface. Explore Sake vs Mirin: Key Differences and How to Use Them as shown by the colorful labels in Japanese and English.

Learn the key differences between sake and mirin, how each is used in Japanese cooking, and when to use them together for the best flavor.

READ: Sake vs. Mirin: Key Differences and How to Use Them

Wednesday, 28 January 2026

Ehomaki (Setsubun Sushi Roll) 恵方巻き

Two uncut sushi rolls—ehomaki (setsubun sushi roll)—filled with rice, vegetables, and seafood are wrapped in nori and arranged on a bamboo plate with chopsticks and a small teacup nearby.

Make Ehomaki for Setsubun with this easy sushi roll recipe. Learn the meaning, seven lucky fillings, and how to enjoy this Japanese tradition at home.

READ: Ehomaki (Setsubun Sushi Roll) 恵方巻き

Monday, 26 January 2026

Homemade Spicy Mayo Recipe

A bowl of creamy orange sauce—your homemade spicy mayo recipe—sits with a wooden spoon on a cutting board. Nearby are a halved lime, sriracha bottle, and checkered cloth on a white surface.

Homemade Spicy Mayo recipe made with Japanese mayo and sriracha. Make this creamy, spicy sauce at home in just 1 minute with only 3 ingredients.

READ: Homemade Spicy Mayo Recipe

Sunday, 25 January 2026

Spicy Tuna Rolls

A rectangular white plate holds a row of spicy tuna rolls, each topped with a dollop of creamy orange sauce and sprinkled with chopped green onions and sesame seeds. The background is a dark, blurred surface.

Spicy Tuna Rolls recipe made easy at home. Learn how to roll sushi with sashimi-grade tuna, perfect rice, and bold flavor everyone will love.

READ: Spicy Tuna Rolls

Wednesday, 21 January 2026

16 Japanese Curry Recipes You’ll Love

A ceramic plate containing steamed rice, dry curry, and a fried egg.

Do you love a good curry? Here we've rounded up our most delicious Japanese curry recipes you'd want to make over and over again. 

READ: 16 Japanese Curry Recipes You’ll Love

Sunday, 18 January 2026

Kinako Mochi (Rice Cake with Soybean Flour) きな粉餅

A green plate containing Japanese rice cake (mochi) coated with kinako (soybean flour).

Learn how to make easy Kinako Mochi at home with roasted soybean flour, sugar, and packaged plain mochi for a tasty Japanese rice cake snack.

READ: Kinako Mochi (Rice Cake with Soybean Flour) きな粉餅

Tuesday, 13 January 2026

JOC Cooking Challenge December 2022

A white plate containing Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding).

For our December 2022 JOC Cooking Challenge, we'll be making a well-loved Japanese dessert: Purin (Japanese Custard Pudding)!

READ: JOC Cooking Challenge December 2022

Healthy Dinner Recipes for a Fresh New Year

Japanese tea is poured on top of steamed rice and flaky baked salmon in a rice bowl.

From plant-forward meals and vibrant salads to nourishing one-pot dishes and easy soups, this collection is filled with healthy dinner recipes that will become your go-to favorites all year long.

READ: Healthy Dinner Recipes for a Fresh New Year

Sunday, 11 January 2026

Isobeyaki Mochi with Cheese 磯部焼き餅

A round fluted plate containing cheese-stuffed Isobeyaki Mochi wrapped with nori seaweed.

Chewy Isobeyaki Mochi with Cheese at home with my quick recipe. Grill Japanese rice cake and add soy sauce, nori, and melty cheese for an umami punch.

READ: Isobeyaki Mochi with Cheese 磯部焼き餅

Thursday, 8 January 2026

Yakimochi (How To Grill Kiri Mochi)

Toasting kiri mochi (Japanese rice cakes) in a frying pan.

Learn to make toasted Japanese rice cakes using the stovetop or oven with my Yakimochi recipe: How to Grill Kiri Mochi.

READ: Yakimochi (How To Grill Kiri Mochi)

Monday, 5 January 2026

Zenzai (Sweet Red Bean Soup with Mochi) ぜんざい

Two bowls of sweet red bean soup topped with grilled mochi sit on a wooden table, accompanied by a cup of green tea, chopsticks, and a blue-striped cloth.

Make my Zenzai (sweet red bean soup) recipe three easy ways with azuki beans and toasted mochi at home. It's a cozy winter Japanese dessert that everyone loves.

READ: Zenzai (Sweet Red Bean Soup with Mochi) ぜんざい

Friday, 2 January 2026

Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge) 七草粥

A ceramic pot filled with rice porridge topped with grilled tofu cubes and chopped greens sits on a wooden table, next to a wooden spoon and various dishes.

Reset after Japanese New Year with my Nanakusa Gayu recipe. This comforting seven herb rice porridge is easy to make and loved for its healing, gentle flavor.

READ: Nanakusa Gayu (Seven Herb Rice Porridge) 七草粥