What is Dango? Everything You Want to Know + Recipe!

What is dango, anyway? How is it different than mochi? Do you eat it hot, or cold? What does it taste like? What kinds are there? Where can I get some? How do I make dango? All of these questions will be answered!

DeLong

2 Simple Japanese Pudding (Purin) Recipes You Need To Try At Home!

Would you like to try a super popular Japanese dessert recipe at home? Here are two simple recipes you can try: Japanese purin and the matcha version. Yummm

Lili Wanderlust

Sashimi Guide: Types, Is it Safe?, Nutrition, and More!

Sashimi is a quintessential part of Japanese cuisine. This page will give you a brief history of the iconic dish, as well as answer your sashimi-related questions such as 'what's the difference between nigiri and sashimi?' and 'Is it safe to eat sashimi?' We will also introduce the most popular types of sashimi in Japan. Enjoy!

haru

Japanese Curry Powder From Scratch & Best Japanese Curry Recipes

Japanese curry is one of the best comfort dishes you can possibly imagine. Unfortunately, the powder mix to make it is not always available if you live outside of Japan. So here is a recipe for it that uses spices you are probably familiar with! I've also included a basic recipe for you to make the curry. Japanese curry made from scratch with no additives and MSGs.

tabikamome

The Different Types of Japanese Mushrooms

You think you know mushrooms until you come to Japan! There are so many varieties and even more ways to enjoy them. Let's find out what are the health benefits of eating mushrooms and how they can be prepared!

Lili Wanderlust

Tamago Kake Gohan (Raw Egg Over Rice) + Is It Safe to Eat Raw Eggs?

One of the simplest Japanese comfort foods is called 'tamago kake gohan' (卵かけご飯）and consists of a raw egg cracked over a bowl of white rice. Eating raw eggs might seem strange to some, but it's actually safe to do in Japan (see below for details).

DeLong

7 Things You Need To Know About Sake (Japanese Rice Wine)

This article will answer some of the general questions related to Japanese sake.

Nancy

10 Best Sake In Japan You Need To Know About!

This article will introduce ten of the BEST Japanese sake brands you can possibly have in Japan. Also, at the end of the article, we list some restaurants and bars where you can go to try some of the sakes on this list!

Nancy

11 Interesting Japanese Desserts You Should Try When In Japan

Japanese sweets are always one of the most popular genres of food among people visiting from outside of Japan. This article is a guide to the many kinds of Japanese desserts! Enjoy this list of Japanese desserts.

Nancy

Tempura - What is it, How to make it, and How to enjoy it?

Tempura is one of the most common and popular Japanese food. Here is all about tempura - introducing the history, recipes of batter and dipping sauce, a variety of ways to eat tempura, and where to eat them in Japan!

haru

Saba: One of the Healthiest Fish You Can Eat

Saba is a type of mackerel that is known for its rich, oily taste and health benefits. In Japan, it is enjoyed in so many different ways, from raw (sashimi) to canned. This article will summarize various ways that saba is prepared, talk about its health benefits, and finish with a recipe to try out.

DeLong

All About Sea Grapes (Umibudo)

Are these even edible? Absolutely! Here's what they taste like, where they come from, their nutritional properties, and how they're consumed in Japan.

tabikamome

Anago VS Unagi: Here Is How They Differ

Here's all you need to know about the differences between anago and unagi, two popular ingredients of Japan's traditional cuisine!

tabikamome

Learn Everything About Oshinko

A vegetarian's favorite, oshinko is healthy and yummy!

lubranco

15 things to do in Dotonbori (near the Glico man sign), Osaka

Dotonbori is one of the most iconic areas in Osaka, Japan, and it is often featured in guidebooks or on social media. Yes, it's where the running Glico Man sign (a symbol of the city) and all the flashy 3D signboards are. Check the following places out to make your Dotonbori visit unforgettable!

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Japanese McDonald's Special Menu Items And Prices

McDonald's in Japan offers some unusual and sometimes straight-up wacky Japan-only items! Check out this list to see what's so different about McDonald's in Japan! Here's what you'll find at a McDonald's in Japan and the prices!

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