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Doyo Ushi no Hi: Celebrating Japan’s Eel Day in 2024
In 2024, Doyo Ushi no Hi, also known as the Day of the Ox, will fall on July 23. This traditional Japanese event is celebrated by eating unagi (eel), a practice believed to invigorate the body and provide stamina during the hottest days ... -
Japan celebrates Tempura Day on July 23
On July 23, Japan celebrates Tempura Day, a special day dedicated to one of the country’s most beloved and iconic dishes. Tempura, a traditional Japanese dish of battered and deep-fried seafood and vegetables, has a rich history and a ch... -
Dive into the Mochi Craze: Make Your Own Mochi Donuts!
Mochi Donuts are the latest sweet sensation sweeping through Japan and the United States! These irresistible treats combine the chewy goodness of mochi with the classic appeal of donuts. Sweet, chewy, and super easy to make, Mochi Donuts... -
Gunma’s Fermented Delights Make Waves in San Francisco!
On January 25, 2024, a Fermented Foods Workshop and Tasting Event was held in San Francisco's Japantown at SF76, a popular store known for its Japanese lifestyle products. The event was attended by 15 people, including influencers and pr... -
Nabemono: Japanese Hot Pot
Need something to warm you up during the cold winter season? Nabemono, or Japanese hot pots, are the best way to warm your soul through your stomach! With many different types of namemono and many different places to try them, nabemono i... -
Three Good Japanese Restaurants in New York City
The Japanese restaurant scene in NYC is rapidly expanding, offering more than just the mass produced California sushi roll. Many of these restaurants specialize in one area. These are three that could be for everyone. First on our list i... -
Cook by Chef Volume 5:Chris Holland
As a special project, we asked five chefs working in the US to create new dishes using selected Japanese foods (see the link below). The food items used by the chefs are available for purchase in The Japan Media Store. (Price may change... -
Cook by Chef Volume 4:Joe Estroda
As a special project, we asked five chefs working in the US to create new dishes using selected Japanese foods (see the link below). The food items used by the chefs are available for purchase in The Japan Media Store. (Price may change... -
Cook by Chef Volume 3:James Neal
As a special project, we asked five chefs working in the US to create new dishes using selected Japanese foods (see the link below). The food items used by the chefs are available for purchase in The Japan Media Store. (Price may change... -
Cook by Chef Volume 2:Matthew Card
As a special project, we asked five chefs working in the US to create new dishes using selected Japanese foods (see the link below). The food items used by the chefs are available for purchase in The Japan Media Store. (Price may change...