Olive oil has settled into Japanese kitchens next to classics like sesame and rapeseed. Cooks use it for gentle heat, quick ...

Edo Ama Miso, the unique sweet soybean paste of Old Tokyo. Learn its history and find Komagata Dozeu Honten, the 200-year-old restaurant serving its flavor.

This article offers a look into Moroko Sushi (もろこ寿司), a special type of traditional regional food known as Kyōdozushi. This dish is very different from the fresh, raw fish sushi most people know, ...

You’d think protein powder is protein powder. Same goal: get more protein in. But Japan and Australia do it with totally different vibes. In Japan, products are often marketed as lighter, cleaner, and ...

The Chocolate Cornet (Choco Korone, チョココロネ) is a sweet, soft bread roll that is one of Japan’s most recognizable and popular sweet breads (pan). This treat is loved across the nation for its signature ...

Discover the history of Yakisoba Pan, the famous Japanese noodle sandwich invented in 1952. Find where to try this nostalgic Tokyo comfort food.

The White Sandwich is classified as a Gotouchi Pan, a term referring to a local bread specialty strongly tied to a particular Japanese region. Specifically, this sweet treat is the representative ...

This article offers a look into Ayu nare sushi (鮎なれ寿司), a powerful form of preserved sweetfish that shows the true beginning of sushi culture in Japan. This food is very different from the quick, ...

If you are looking for a unique and deeply satisfying regional Japanese dish, look no further than Toyohashi Curry Udon (豊橋カレーうどん). This specialty from Toyohashi City, Aichi Prefecture, blends the ...