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Bamboo Shoots in Japanese Cooking: Takenoko vs. Menma
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February 23, 2024
Bamboo Shoots in Japanese Cooking: Takenoko vs. Menma

Bamboo shoot, known as takenoko (literally “bamboo’s child”),...

All about Castella – Nagasaki’s Traditional Cake with European Influences
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February 21, 2024
All about Castella – Nagasaki’s Traditional Cake with European Influences

Not just any ordinary sponge cake, nagasaki castella cakes are a...

Amendoro “Honey” - A Sweet Potato Syrup with a Healthy Kick
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February 19, 2024
Amendoro “Honey” - A Sweet Potato Syrup with a Healthy Kick

Amendoro is a sweet potato syrup that originates...

The History of Pocky : A Snack with a Snap
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December 01, 2023
The History of Pocky : A Snack with a Snap

When it comes to Japanese sweets, there are...

Ramen Diaries: Exploring Must-Try Japanese Ramen Chains in the US
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November 24, 2023
Ramen Diaries: Exploring Must-Try Japanese Ramen Chains in the US

Without a doubt, ramen has become an absolute...

The Unexpected Rise of Instant Ramen
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November 14, 2023
The Unexpected Rise of Instant Ramen

Costing pennies on the dollar, instant ramen has...

Japan's Unique Canned Food Culture
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October 28, 2023
Japan's Unique Canned Food Culture

From fish to dessert to full meals, canned food...

Miwa's Healthy Japanese Cooking Course
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October 25, 2023
Miwa's Healthy Japanese Cooking Course

Discover the essence of Japanese home cooking with Miwa’s...

Steamed Goodness: The Warm Embrace of Nikuman in Cold Japan
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October 19, 2023
Steamed Goodness: The Warm Embrace of Nikuman in Cold Japan

About the size of a small hamburger, classic nikuman...

Culinary Postcard: Exploring Wakayama's Specialties
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October 17, 2023
Culinary Postcard: Exploring Wakayama's Specialties

Located in the Kansai region just south of...