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 …
One of everyone’s loving sweet souvenirs from Mie is “Akafuku Mochi”. A word “mochi” means a pounded rice cake, and Akafuku Mochi is a piece of mochi covered with sweet pasted bean. Being famous sweet of Mie area, you can buy boxed Akafuku Mochi at almost any souvenir shops around …
Yakitori is grilled chicken on skewer and is the best accompaniment to Japanese sake. Here in Mie, it is a different story. Local people are not familiar with chicken meat on skewers, or in fact, many of them come cross with Yakitori once they start to work/study at remote from …
Do you think strawberry is red? Well, used to be true but not anymore. The things change very quickly these days, and here come the White Strawberries! Found them in a shop near Okachimachi. To be honest, these strawberries don’t look attractive, but apparently, they are sweet and very fruity!
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 …
Kagoshima Food from Kagoshima Food You Need to Eat The general assumption when thinking about “food from Kagoshima” is their famous sweet potato. Sure, there are plenty of recipes using this amazing potato, but there is also a vibrant and healthy food culture focusing on what was taken from …
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 …
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 …
After driving east for about 2 hours from the center of Tokyo, you will be able to find a delicious Sashimi-zen at Iwai area in Chiba, Japan. Iwai area is very famous for nice beach and local seafood! “Sashimi” is obviously sliced raw fish of several kinds, and “zen” stands …
Japanese cuisine “Food in Hokkaido” Unidon Sanpeijiru Tarako Sujiko Hokke soupcurry Kegani JIngisukan Ruibe Butadon Ika somen Fried Hotate Hotate no Sashimi Hokkigai Komai Kani no Uchiko Jaga butter Nishin no Shioyaki Tsubu Shishamo Kanimeshi Ikuradon Hanasakigani Zangi Asahikawa ramen Hakodate Shio ramen Sapporo Miso Ramen Fried Yurine Kani ramen …
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 …
