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Miso: What Are The Different Types of Miso And Which To Use
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April 19, 2022
Miso: What Are The Different Types of Miso And Which To Use

Many a first experience of Japanese cooking starts...

Tofu: Kinu (SIlken) and Momen (Firm) and When To Use Them
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April 15, 2022
Tofu: Kinu (Silken) and Momen (Firm) and When To Use Them

There are many types of tofu, but the...

Mirin: Adding Umami, Sweetness and Depth to Japanese Cuisine
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April 14, 2022
Mirin: Adding Umami, Sweetness and Depth to Japanese Cuisine

Mirin is one of the key ingredients which brings to life...

How to Store Japanese Cooking Essentials
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April 12, 2022
How to Store Japanese Cooking Essentials

As you start down your Japanese home cooking...

Otsumami: Japanese Foods that Pair with Alcohol
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April 01, 2022
Otsumami: Japanese Foods that Pair with Alcohol

Otsumami are a selection of foods in Japan...

How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Green Tea
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February 22, 2022
How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Green Tea

The different types of green tea vary based...

Learn to cook Healthy Japanese Meals with YUCa's Online Cooking Class from Tokyo
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February 16, 2022
Learn to cook Healthy Japanese Meals with YUCa's Online Cooking Class

We've partnered with our friend Yuca from YUCa...

Nature’s blessings: Hokkaido’s food from land to sea
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December 26, 2021
Nature’s blessings: Hokkaido’s food from land to sea

Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, is blessed with...

Tips for Storing Rice
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December 14, 2021
Tips for Storing Rice

While many of us might believe that the...

How to Avoid and Spot High Fructose Corn Syrup in Japanese Food
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November 12, 2021
How to Avoid and Spot High Fructose Corn Syrup in Japanese Food

High fructose corn syrup is one of the...

Wagashi: The Artful Elegance of Japanese Sweets - Kokoro Care Packages
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November 09, 2021
Wagashi: The Artful Elegance of Japanese Sweets

Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, combine fresh, seasonal ingredients...

Traditional Japanese Ingredients
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November 09, 2021
Traditional Japanese Ingredients: Food for a Long Life

One reason the traditional Japanese diet is thought to...