Unagi

Japanese food   " Unagi " Even today, many of the habits of eels remain mysterious, as do the origins of the Japanese fondness for eating them, although it is thought the custom originated in the Nara period. They even appear in the Manyoshu – written with different kanji from …

The taste of JAPAN

Originated in ancient China, introduced to Japan about 300 years ago, and recreated into hundreds and thousands of varieties during modern age. Ramen has become Japaneses’ most favorite food and will be in the future. Personally, many of Ramen are now too rich and complicated in many ways, rather they …

Yakitori

Yakitori – The best bar snack around by Hannah Green Yakitori literally means grilled bird in Japanese. It is traditionally made from several bite-sized chunks of chicken meat or offal skewered and grilled or barbequed over an open flame. Think of yakitori as a superior bar snack and you will …

Shirokuma

This is a Shirokuma (white bear in Japanese). Many people think Japanese people eat strange or unusual things. Yes, Shirokuma is a famous in Kagoshima, and everyone loves it. Well, it doesn’t look like a white bear? Ok, let me try again. This is a famous crashed ice sweets called …

Japanese food

Japanese cuisine "Japanese cuisine as a national cuisine has evolved over the centuries from many political and social changes. Starting from the ancient era when much of the cuisine was influenced by Chinese culture. The cuisine eventually changed with the advent of the Medieval age which ushered in a shedding …