This article introduces Kaki Namasu (柿なます), a traditional Japanese side dish. It is a refreshing sweet-and-sour vinegared salad that beautifully mixes the firm crunch of daikon radish with the soft, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tachigui soba, or standing soba, is a casual dining experience deeply woven into the fabric of everyday Japanese life. Standing before steaming bowls lined up at the counter, customers can achieve ...

Yakisoba bread, known as yakisoba pan (焼きそばパン) in Japanese, is one of Japan’s most famous and beloved street foods. It takes the savory, complex flavors of stir-fried noodles and combines them with ...