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Try This: Umeshiso Maki Sushi

Have you ever had umeshiso maki sushi? The next time you are in a sushi bar, ask the chef if they can make it for you. It's a simple maki roll with two fillings; umeboshi pickled plums and fresh s...

Recipe Recommendation: Kyoto Foodie's Roasted Chestnut Rice

Recently, I came across a post on Kyoto Foodie (one of my new favorite food blogs!) about a seasonal dish called yakikuri gohan, or roasted chestnut rice. The ingredients were few and simple, and see...

A Roundup Of Some Japanese Citrus Fruit

For such a small island nation, Japan has a surprisingly wide variety of citrus fruit. I saw some of them when I traveled in Japan last winter. Sadly, we don't get most of them here in the US, and...

What is Ponzu?

If you like cooking Asian food at home, then you should have a bottle of ponzu in your cupboard. It is an essential condiment and marinade with a wonderful, zingy flavor that pairs well with vegetabl...

How To Make Chirashi At Home

Chirashi, also called chirashizushi (ちらし寿司) is one of my favorite Japanese meals. The word "chirashi" means "scattered," so this is basically a big bowl of rice mixed with fish, vegetables,...

Japanese Street Food: Takoyaki

Last week was Street Fair Food Week on The Kitchn, which reminded of one of my most favorite street fair foods; takoyaki! Found at almost all Japanese fairs and festivals, takoyaki are yummy little b...

Souvenir from Japan: Salted Cherry Blossoms

A friend of mine went to Japan this past Spring with his girlfriend, and popped the question to her while there. They were in Japan during the cherry blossom viewings, and I can't think of anywhere m...

The Strangest Food I Ever Ate: Shirako

I consider myself a pretty adventurous eater. I'm nowhere near the level of Anthony Bourdain and Andrew Zimmern, but I'm willing to experience strange new culinary delicacies more than most people I ...

Going Underground: Department Store Food Halls
Tokyo, Japan

Tokyo is a food lover's paradise. Home to a bustling fish market with ultra-fresh, affordable sushi; tiny kiosks selling sizzling hot yakitori (grilled chicken skewers); and 7-Elevens offering onigi...

Nishiki Market
Kyoto, Japan

In Kyoto, there is a market hall with beautiful stained glass ceilings that stretches on for six city blocks. Called the Nishiki Market, this place is a food lovers' paradise; row after row of the fr...

Try This: Fresh Wasabi Root

While on a trip in Japan and browsing the local markets, I came across this green, watery root many times. It's fresh wasabi root - yes, the same nasal-clearing green paste we mix with soy sauce and ...

Tsukiji Fish Market
Tokyo, Japan

Assorted delicacies from the sea The Tsukiji Fish Market in Tokyo is the world's largest wholesale fish market. Strategically located near the mouth of the Sumida River, it is convenient for fisherm...

Look! Robot Cooking Okonomiyaki

Check this out! At a recent International Next-Generation Robot Fair in Osaka, Japan, Yaskawa Electric demonstrated a robot called the Motoman SDA10 that can cook okonomiyaki, among other things. Yo...

Old-Fashioned Bento Box and Furoshiki

It seems that a lot of people are enamored with bento these days, and for good reason. It's practical, convenient, aesthetic, and it sure is a big help with portion control! However, we've been kick...

Japanese Cooking: Okonomiyaki

Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake-like dish that is very easy to prepare at home, and makes a good "clean the fridge" meal as many different types of meat, vegetables, and seafood can be added ...

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