Japanese Food recipes, restaurants and news
Konnichiwa everyone! If you love Japanese food, you’ve probably heard of sushi. But have you tried chirashizushi? This colorful and tasty dish is a popular meal in Japan, especially during special occasions like birthdays and festivals. Chirashizushi literally means “scattered…
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If you’re a fan of Japanese culture or food, you may have heard of Washoku – the traditional cuisine of Japan that is gaining popularity around the world. Washoku is known for its delicious flavours, fresh ingredients, and beautiful presentation,…
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Ekiben Boxed Lunches for Train Travelon 01 Nov 2019 by Japan Video Topics – English There’s something about Ekiben. I don’t know why, but when I travel by train in Japan, I eat Ekiben whenever possible. It’s more expensive and…
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It’s Setsubun on 3 February each year in Japan. “Setsubun (節分) is the day before the beginning of spring in Japan.” (From Wikipedia) Setsubun is known for the special ritual called Mamemaki(bean throwing), but have you ever heard of Eho-maki?…
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They are mostly made from rice or beans and sweetened with natural ingredients. (My father has diabetes, but his Japanese doctor says it okay to eat wagashi, but not Western sweets.) 和菓子(Wagashi) … 和(Wa = Japanese) + 菓子(Gashi/Kashi = confectionery)…
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How to Eat Sushi: You’ve Been Doing it Wrong by Munchies (Video length: 06:25) In the above video, the owner chef of the Sushi Bar Yasuda, Naomichi Yasuda, will show you how to eat Sushi in the right way! Did…
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Have you heard of the word, Umami? Umami (/uˈmɑːmi/), or savory taste, is one of the five basic tastes (together with sweetness, sourness, bitterness, and saltiness). — Umami (From Wikipedia) It’s a Japanese loanword, but the taste is universal. Have…
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