Japanese food
Discover the diversity of Japanese cuisine, popular beverages, and key food labels in Japan. Learn about allergens and how food labeling helps identify ingredients for those with food allergies, ensuring safe and informed choices.
What Is Miso? A Guide to Japan's Essential Ingredient
This page contains affiliate links. Many people who enjoy Japanese food will be familiar with the iconic flavor of miso. However, miso is much more than just the main ingredient of its namesake soup.…
20 Popular Japanese Seasonings, Sauces, and Condiments
This page contains affiliate links. Are you curious about the secrets behind the mouth-watering flavors of Japanese cuisine? While freshness and natural ingredients are at the heart of Japanese cookin…
Japanese Soy Sauce: A Versatile Ingredient Your Kitchen Needs
This page contains affiliate links. Soy sauce may seem like an ordinary condiment, but did you know there is more to it than a savory taste? This versatile sauce offers various health and cooking bene…
Umami 101: Master the Art of Balancing Flavors
This page contains affiliate links. The latest food trend is all about umami—the fifth basic taste that can elevate your culinary game to the next level. Don't worry if you are unfamiliar with umami y…
8 Japanese Spices and Seasonings to Add to Your Grocery List
This page contains affiliate links. When it comes to Japanese cuisine, spices and seasonings may not be at the top of the list. However, that does not mean that there are not a variety of unique ingre…
Japanese Dashi Soup: What It Is and How to Make It
This page contains affiliate links. As the base for many meals in Japanese cuisine, the rich flavors of dashi are ubiquitous throughout Japanese cooking. And for good reason – the strong, umami-filled…
Japanese Preserved Foods: A Guide to Traditional Preservation Methods
This page contains affiliate links. Preserving foods is an inherent part of many cultures, especially the unique methods, and dishes that evolve as part of the preservation. Japanese culture also has…
Types of Salt in Japan: Natural, Refined & How to Choose
This page contains affiliate links. Salt is one of the most popular seasonings in food, and Japan is no different. Many Japanese dishes pride themselves on needing no other seasonings beyond salt. The…
Japanese Sake - How to Brew and its History
This article is contributed by Konishi Sake Brewery and covers the history of sake, brewing process, and the differences between various types of sake, such as ginjoshu, junmaishu, Honjozo, Genshu, Ko…
Japanese Tofu: A Deliciously Versatile Ingredient
This page contains affiliate links. While it is rarely a star ingredient, tofu is very widely-used throughout Japanese cuisine and with a broad range of uses, often provides complementary flavor and t…
How to Plant and Grow Rice
Do you know how rice, Japan's national staple food, is produced? What is the difference between brown rice and white rice? Here is an overview of the entire rice-growing process, from planting to harv…
A Closer Look at Dagashi: Japan’s Nostalgic Sweets
This page contains affiliate links. Dagashi are popular types of Japanese sweets that are closer to candy than Japan’s traditional desserts. Though trivial in size, they carry significant meaning for…
Luxury Fruit Shopping: Tokyo's Best Fruit Parlors
Tokyo is one of the best shopping destinations in the world, and luxury fruit shopping is no exception. Our guide will provide you with all the necessary information about the most famous fruit parlors in Tokyo
Where to Get the Full Sake Experience in Tokyo
When it comes to food and drink pairings or special occasion beverages, most people’s first thoughts go to wine. In Japan, however, sake is the go-to drink. Although sake can be found outside of Japan…
English-Friendly Food Delivery Options in Tokyo
List of English-Friendly food delivery services in Tokyo
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Japanese Cooking Classes in Tokyo
No Japanese, no problem—there are a wide variety of English-friendly cooking classes available throughout Tokyo that can teach you how to make all your favorite Japanese foods, from sushi and ramen to traditional home-cooked meals.
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