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Fermentation has been used as a preservation technique in cuisines around the world since Neolithic times, producing everything from beer and wine to bread, yogurt, pickles, and vinegar. Fermentation not only preserves food and adds nutr...

There are many types of fermented foods in the world, but Japan leads the way when it comes to fermented variety! There are over 3,000 pickle varieties in Japan alone. Japan is an excellent place for fermentation because of its favorable...

Edamame are young soybeans that are usually eaten while they are still in the pod. Unlike mature soybeans, edamame beans are soft and edible, and tasty of course. You may also buy hulled edamame, where the young beans have been taken out...

Though juice is enjoyed around the world, there are some special juices you can find in Japan. As you know, Japan has very little arable land. Japanese orchards must grow premium products that fetch a high price on the market. As a resul...

Toshikoshi-Soba is one of unique and traditional customs for New Year’s Eve in Japan. This soba is made with buckwheat noodles, hot dashi broth and a variety of toppings. This simple soba noodle soup symbolizes cutting off any hardships ...

There are unique and tasty seasonings you can only find in Japan, and perhaps you need to Google if you like to cook using them. Moromi no Shizuku Seasoning salt is a freeze dried soy sauce powder made by real soy sauce. Bakasco is using...

Here are the ultimate best 3 products of “Soy Sauce, Miso, and Dashi“, we recommend as the essential Japanese food ingredients. Some people think Japanese cooking is so difficult and never been easy. It’s easier than you think.  Fir...

The craft beer industry is fairly new to Japan, but has been growing rapidly in the past 25 years or so. Over the years the brewing techniques used for craft beer have innovated in using clear water, the same method used for producing ot...

If you want to acquaint yourself with authentic Japanese cuisine, shabu shabu is a great place to start! This hot pot dish was named after the way it sounds when the ingredients are stirred in the pit, making a swish-swish sound. This in...

Pickle people tend to be CRAZY about their pickles. The craze is relevant in Japan, and there are some delicious pickle recipes you should try if you are a pickle person yourself. Pickles in Japan are called “tsukemono” (漬物). Pickles i...

While Sushi may be considered a well-recieved Japanese import, once it made its way into the United States, there have definitely been changes made. Here are five sushi rolls that are Americanized and not traditional to Japan.

Pickles are an indispensable food in Kyoto. Since there is no sea in the vicinity of Kyoto, preservation techniques for food have been developed since ancient times. Here are the three major pickles in Kyoto!

Japan is said to be the world's number one vending machine country. While the latest vending machines, such as those operated by panels, stand out, slightly different vending machines are also appearing one after another.

There are many types of fermented foods in the world, but Japan leads the way when it comes to fermented variety! There are over 3,000 pickle varieties in Japan alone. Japan is an excellent place for fermentation because of its favorable...

As Spring approaches, we still have a few snowy, cold days left to get through. The best thing on a chilly day is a steaming hot drink, warming your hands and your body as you sip. Japan has some of the tastiest coffee and tea beverages,...

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...

Creamy-cold ice cream encased in a sweet mochi dough makes the perfect hand-held treat. Eating mochi is a fun experience, especially for many Americans who are foreign to the idea of holding ice cream!

Toshikoshi-Soba is one of unique and traditional customs for New Year’s Eve in Japan. This soba is made with buckwheat noodles, hot dashi broth and a variety of toppings. This simple soba noodle soup symbolizes cutting off any hardships ...

Here are the ultimate best 3 products of “Soy Sauce, Miso, and Dashi“, we recommend as the essential Japanese food ingredients. Some people think Japanese cooking is so difficult and never been easy. It’s easier than you think.  Fir...

Lunch boxes in Japan are a little different from those in other countries. When making lunchboxes for children, the use of characters and other Kawaii items is used to make children happy.