The White Sandwich is classified as a Gotouchi Pan, a term referring to a local bread specialty strongly tied to a particular Japanese region. Specifically, this sweet treat is the representative ...

Looking for a Japanese curry dish that blends rich flavors with local history? Aigake Jindai Curry Rice offers a delicious and meaningful dining experience that reflects the heritage of Akita ...

Garigari-kun (ガリガリå›, literally “Mr. Crunchy“) is the name of an ice pop brand and its mastcot, manufactured and sold by Akagi Nyugyo based in Fukaya. This is Akagi Nyugyo’s signature product ...

Tachigui soba, or standing soba, is a casual dining experience deeply woven into the fabric of everyday Japanese life. Standing before steaming bowls lined up at the counter, customers can achieve ...

You know that red stuff that comes with Japanese curry? That’s Fukujin zuke. It’s a sweet and salty pickle that’s crunchy and adds a nice pop of color and flavor to the rich curry and soft rice. Even ...

Bakke miso is a butterbur miso, a local condiment loved in the Tohoku region. “Bakke” means butterbur in the Tohoku dialect, and one theory is that the word originates from the Ainu word “spring ...

This article introduces Kaki Namasu (柿なます), a traditional Japanese side dish. It is a refreshing sweet-and-sour vinegared salad that beautifully mixes the firm crunch of daikon radish with the soft, ...

Nitamago (煮卵) is a dish made by marinating or simmering a peeled, hard-boiled or soft-boiled egg in a seasoning liquid, typically made from soy sauce, mirin, and dashi. Also known as “Ajitama” (味玉) or ...

Discover the history of Yakisoba Pan, the famous Japanese noodle sandwich invented in 1952. Find where to try this nostalgic Tokyo comfort food.

Olive oil has settled into Japanese kitchens next to classics like sesame and rapeseed. Cooks use it for gentle heat, quick ...