Food
“Nori” is Tasty & Healthy, Paperlike Ingredient going well with rice
Nori is commonly used as foodstuff.
Nori is harvested, cut, and spread out thin on boards to dry until it resembles brittle paper.
Why Don’t You Try Japanese Style Breakfast “Wa-Choushoku”?
Wa-Choushoku means Japanese style breakfast.
In western style breakfast, bread is usually a staple food, while in Wa Choushoku, rice is the staple food.
Dashi, The Conclusive factor of Japanese Cuisines
What is Dashi? Dashi is the soup of “Umami”, which is extracted by boiling or soaking the ingredients in the water.The ingredients for abstracting dashi are bonito flakes, Kombu (sea cabbage) and dried fish etc.Umami factor is also included not only in Japanese ingredients ,but also commonly used in different kinds of food around the world, like cheese, tomatoes, and bacon.Umami is becoming a kind of buzz word for cooking world.(You can see the explanation of Umami on the website of Ajianomoto as below.) It is indispensable for Miso soup, Udon, Nabe (One pot dishes), and boiled food called “Nimono” in Japanese. How to make Kombu Dashi( Dashi of sea cabbage) […]
Zoni , the good luck food eaten at New Year’s
Zoni is Traditional New Year's soup, the principal ingredient of which is Mochi(rice cake) .
Mochi has long been thought to bring good fortune, and Zoni is the most auspicious food eaten at New Year's.
“Otoso” The Sake for prayer of new year
Otoso is Medicinal Sake drunk at New Year's; formerly believed to prevent illnesses. The custom of drinking Otoso came from China and was practiced at court during the Heian period(794-11185).
The king of sweet ingredients for Japanese confectionery “Anko”
"Anko"（Red bean paste) is an indispensable sweet ingredient for Japanese confectionery and plays a primary role in Japanese sweets.
Miso soup, the taste of Mom’s dishes!
We Japanese have been drinking Miso soup(Miso-Shiru in Japanese) on a daily basis since we were little kids and are familiar with it.
Exploring Senbei: A Journey Through Japan’s Time-Honored Rice Snack
Discover the history and variety of senbei, Japan's beloved rice snack. From traditional classics to unique flavors, explore the world of this classic Japanese treat.
Oden, recommended cuizine when the weather becomes colder
Discover the delightful world of Oden, a traditional Japanese one-pot dish, featuring ingredients like eggs, daikon, konjac, and more. Learn about the secret to its flavorful broth and where to find it in Japan.
Why don’t you try “Curry rice” which the Japanese love?
"Curry rice" is a combination of rice and curry.
It originated in Great Britain based on Indian curry and introduced to Japan around 150 years ago and evolved in a unique way.
It is thicker than Indian curry because of the flour.
It is very popular in Japan as an affordable national dish together with "Ramen" and one of the most popular dishes among kids according to the questionnaire of elementary school.