Food & Drink– category –

Japan has a wide variety of alcoholic beverages- from liquors to wine to beers. Many social events, business exchanges, and traditions involved alcoholic beverages. Here are five alcoholic beverages found in Japan and commonly drunk.

Traditional Japanese sweets are known as “wagashi.” Over time, people have taken wagashi to the next level of creativity, making exquisite works of art. Here are some examples of wagashi.

The selection of baked goods in Japan appears endless and plentiful- with so many options it’s hard to choose! Here are five popular baked goods in Japan you can find almost anywhere.

Do you ever want to try new Japanese snacks but you’re not sure to start? The Bokksu subscription is a great way to try a variety of snacks and treats! Bokksu subscriptions offer four different plans available ranging from $39.95 for a twelve-month plan to 49.95 monthly.

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.

Are you located in New York City and are craving some Japanese sweets, meals, or snacks? Dainobu Japanese Grocery Store + Deli is the perfect place to shop for all your grocery needs!

Are you a breakfast person? You better be if you’re going to try a traditional Japanese breakfast! Traditional Japanese breakfasts are complete meals, consisting of side dishes and foods from all different food groups.

Whether it's for miso soup, tofu dessert, or chilled tofu - the firmness of the tofu you’re using has a huge impact on how the dish comes out. Tofu is great because it holds many fantastic benefits for your body in its high protein. Because of this, tofu is often used as a meat alternative.

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!

More than 10 million elementary and junior high school students are served school lunches in 94% of the schools in Japan. How do they make delicious school lunches in Japan?

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.