Food
What are “Kashipan and Souzaipan”? They are Japanese specialty breads.
Explore the fascinating history of bread in Japan, from its introduction by Portuguese sailors in 1543 to the development of beloved Kashipan and Souzai Pan. Discover popular Japanese bread options, from Anpan to Curry Pan, and the unique world of Japanese bakeries, 'Pan-ya.' Plan your visit to Japan's bakeries and savor the diverse flavors they offer."
Let’s Enjoy Clam Digging “Shiohigari” at Beach in Spring
Shiohigari is a pleasure excursion to dig and gather clams on the beach at low tide.
It has been popular for long time since Edo period(1600-1868).
The best season for Shiohigari is Spring.(So just now is best!)
Some beaches which are shallow off the shore, get crowded by the people digging clams.
Amazake, Isn’t it an alcoholic drink?
Amazake tends to be regarded as an alcoholic drink because of the name, but it has only less than 1% alcohol content and is categorized as a non alcohol drink or low alcohol drink.
“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.