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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,...

In recent years, Wendy’s has expanded its chain to Asia, opening restaurants in Japan. In Japan, the chain’s restaurants have changed to “Wendy’s First Kitchen” rather than the shorter “Wendy’s” name we are used to in the United States. ...

Are you a fan of matcha? Or have you not had the opportunity to try it? Matcha is a powder made from ground up and processed green tea leaves, and is historically popular all throughout East Asia - including in Japan. Matcha powder is di...

Nowadays, vitamins and supplements are used to improve almost any aspect of one’s everyday health. These supplements can come in many forms - from powder, liquid, or pill form.Supplements are made to make up for the nutritional deficienc...

Despite popular belief of those outside of Japan, Japanese people do not typically indulge in sushi on a daily basis. Rather, there are some foods and ingredients that the typical Japanese household consumes on a typical basis. While it ...

Seafood has continuously been a cherished food group in Japan, some of their most authentic dishes made from freshly caught sea creatures. Japanese food is known for being incredibly healthy, and seafood plays a big role in this as it ha...

Wagyu is totally different from Japanese beef. Wagyu is limited to only four breeds that meet the requirements. These breeds have been improved over time for use as edible meat, which has made them popular both domestically and internationally.

Since tofu is made from soybeans, it is a popular food because of its high quality protein and nutrients such as isoflavones. Since it can reduce calories, replacing meat with tofu is recommended as a healthy and tasty choice!

Shochu is made from a variety of base ingredients, so it tastes different. The interesting thing about shochu is that even a shochu beginner can feel the difference in taste between each ingredient.

Soybeans, the raw material for miso, are rich in protein, fat, vitamins, and minerals. There are actually several types of miso. Let's get to know the unique characteristics of each miso, find your favorite, and have a healthy lifestyle!

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.