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Hot pot with fish cake, tofu, mushrooms, and vegetables in black ceramic bowl
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Make Nabe Hot Pot at Home

Japanese hot pot, also known as Nabe, is a simmering stew cooked at the table and shared with family or friends. Using commercial broth and a few ingredients, you can prepare a hot pot quickly at home...

Daikon radish roots cut in half on blue surface with water droplets
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Nagaimo from Aomori Return to TOKYO CENTRAL!

Tasty and Nutritious! Fresh Yamaimo from Aomori, Japan, is returning to Tokyo Central! Available for a limited time and quantities—don’t mis...

Roasted sweet potatoes with steaming flesh exposed on dark wooden surface
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Elevate your Yakiimo experience this season!

Yakiimo, or traditional Japanese baked sweet potatoes, is a versatile dish that can be enjoyed with both sweet and savory toppings.

Hot pot with broth, beef, noodles, vegetables, and mushrooms on wooden table
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Sukiyaki Recipe

A classic Japanese hot pot that blends tradition, sweetness, and the warmth of gathering around the table. Ready in 20 minutes with a single...

Pumpkin custard desserts in glass ramekins with star anise and cinnamon sticks
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Pumpkin Purin Recipe

Pumpkin Purin is a dessert that combines caramel custard pudding, known as purin, with Japanese kabocha squash. It s the perfect seasonal de...

Creative pancake art with chocolate spread and candy eyes arranged on beige plate
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Dorayaki Recipe

Dorayaki (どら焼き) is a beloved Japanese sweet made of two castella-like pancakes sandwiched with sweet red bean paste (anko). Its name comes f...

Elaborate Japanese New Year osechi bento boxes with seafood, vegetables, and traditional dishes on red background
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Osechi Traditional New Year s Food

Osechi Ryori Enjoying and Sharing New Year s Special Foods! As the year is coming to its end, everyone is running around

Okonomiyaki served on black cast iron plate with bonito flakes, mayo, pickled ginger
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Okonomiyaki Recipe

Savory, fluffy, and endlessly satisfying—Okonomiyaki is one of Japan’s most beloved soul foods. Often described as a “Japanese pancake” or “...

Assorted sushi hand rolls with ikura, tuna, and fresh vegetables on wooden board
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Temaki Sushi Recipe

🍚🍣Roll your own hand rolls at home! Roll your own hand rolls at home! Pick your favorite toppings and customize it to your own liking Grab...

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Celebrate Tanabata Star Festival on July 7th!

Celebrate Tanabata Star Festival on July 7th! Learn Tanabata customs, Join the Tanabata Wishes at stores, and cook Tanabata Somen!

Decorative rice noodles with colorful jelly stars, lime slices, and edible flowers on blue plate
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Tanabata Festival Somen Recipe

Celebrate the magic of Tanabata with a refreshing twist on tradition! This year, we re diving into a delightful Somen dish that captures the...

Japanese ramen noodle packages with tonkotsu and soy sauce flavors displayed with prepared bowls
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New Jonetz Takumi Ramen

Tokyo Central is excited to introduce Takumi Ramen by Jonetz, featuring authentic, freshly made noodles. Crafted by skilled artisans from ca...

Bean sprouts with green hulls on white surface, close-up macro shot
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Reasonable and Nutritious. Eat More Bean Sprouts!

Beansprouts, the humble yet versatile ingredient found in various cuisines worldwide, offer a plethora of health benefits alongside their de...

Stack of golden pancakes with butter and syrup on white plate
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From Fluffy Pancakes to Okonomiyaki: A Guide to Japanese Pancakes + Recipe

When you think of pancakes in the US, the image that comes to mind is the beloved breakfast classic served with a generous pour of maple syr...

Daikon radish being grated into ceramic bowl on linen surface
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Nagaimo from Aomori! Demo + Recipe

Experience Fresh Yamaimo from Aomori Japan! Aomori prefecture is one of the main producers of nagaimo, accounting for approximately 40 perce...

Beef curry over white rice in brown bowl with spoon, wooden table
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Explore the Variations of Japanese Curry Dishes

Discover the Uniqueness of Japanese Curry: A Popular Dish with a Twist. Japanese curry stands out as a beloved culinary delight in Japan, of...

White mochi dumplings arranged in wooden basket with pink paper and dried grass decoration
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Otsukimi Dango 2 Ingredients Dumplings

In Japan, there is a custom of Otsukimi お月見 meaning Moon Viewing at the Mid-Autumn Festival. Otsukimi traditions include; decorating

Red bean paste in striped bowl with wooden spoon, dried beans in background
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6 Health Benefits of Azuki: The Mighty Little Red Bean

More polyphenols than red wine, abundant in fiber and minerals—the little brownish-red beans, azuki, are considered to be the second

Sushi rolls wrapped in nori seaweed with tamago, imitation crab, and vegetables on green leaf
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Make Ehou Maki Roll for Setsubun Day

Discover how to prepare Futomaki sushi rolls in the comfort of your own home and take part in the Setsubun tradition!

Creamy pumpkin soup with cream swirl, pumpkin seeds, and fresh herbs in white bowl
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Autumn Recipe! Creamy Pumpkin Miso Soup

Creamy Pumpkin Miso Soup is a delicious and comforting soup that blends the earthy taste of pumpkin with the rich umami flavor of miso. It s...

Glazed chicken wings with green onions on cast iron plate, Asian style
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Marinated KALBI Short Rib for BBQ

Korean BBQ beef short rib with bone, aka LA Kalbi or Galbi, is a popular Korean dish. It consists of marinated beef short ribs that are gril...

Soba noodles with nori garnish, dipping sauce, and bamboo mat presentation
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Easy Soba Recipe

Soba, Japanese Buckwheat Noodle is a type of Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour. It is typically served chilled with a dipping sauce...

Child observing red peppers in turquoise bins at educational food demonstration
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Summer Festival in Japan: What to Eat and What to See

Sightseeing, street food, fireworks, festivals—the list goes on and on for fun summer activities in Japan! Annual vacations make it easier t...

Gyudon beef bowl with sliced beef, onions, pickled ginger in ceramic bowl with lid
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Donburi A Small Universe in a Bowl

The word donburi is the abbreviation of the word donburibachi, which is a deep, sturdy ceramic dish about the size

Two people toasting with water glasses at dining table surrounded by various dishes and appetizers
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The Beginner s Guide to Sake: Types of Sakes, Classifications, and Preparations

Sake has played a central role in Japanese life and culture for the past 2,000 years, and the knowledge and

Breaded fried cutlet with creamy sauce, mashed potatoes, and vegetable garnish
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How Curry Became a Popular Japanese Comfort Meal

You’re in Tokyo and it’s lunchtime. An acquaintance suggests Italian, French, Brazilian, but you feel like something Japanese. You head

Elegant cocktails with pink flower garnish, festive holiday table setting with ornaments
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The Perfect Cocktail: Sparkling Plum Wine with Hidden Rose Apples (Recipe + Video)

A perfect dessert recipe by using @choya_usa Sparkling Plum Wine for a romantic night..

Stuffed squid rolls with meat filling served in broth on white plate
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Stuffed Wagyu Nappa Cabbage Roll (Recipe + Video)

A tasty filling wrapped with nappa cabbage leaves and wagyu is a match made in heaven. Nappa cabbage has bigger leaves

Fried chicken plate with fresh mint, lemon wedges on white dish
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How To Make Juicy, Crispy Karaage Every Time (Recipe + Video)

Karaage is Japanese-style fried chicken, crispy exterior and juicy chicken. This time we made karaage with Marudaizu Shoyu Tatsumi. This spe...

Golden crispy fries in glass mug with dipping sauce and dried seaweed garnish
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Baked Sweet Potato Fries With Miso Sauce

Baked Sweet Potato with Spicy Miso is a combination that most would ve never thought of, but it s actually SO satisfying! Spicy miso

Bibimbap bowl with ground meat, spinach, egg, pickled radish, and rice on woven placemat
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How to Make Soboro Don(Japanese Ground Pork Bowl)

On a time crunch? Try our soboro don recipe. Soboro don, or Ground Meat Bowl, is a mildly sweet and

Shrimp and broccoli pasta with red wine on patterned placemat
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Creamy Miso Shrimp Pasta in 4 Easy Steps

Looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal? This creamy miso shrimp pasta is delicious and nutritious. In 4 easy

Chocolate-dipped strawberries with decorative cocoa drizzle on black plate
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Chocolate Dipped Strawberry a

Chocolate-dipped strawberries are easy to make at home, very fresh, and less expensive compared to store-bought ones

Chanko nabe hot pot with tofu, vegetables, chicken, and broth in earthenware bowl
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Oden The Pleasures of a Slow simmered stew

Mention that you’re serving oden for dinner, and you can be sure you’ll have a few folks knocking on your

Glazed chicken meatballs garnished with herbs on lettuce bed, plated
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Nikumaki Onigiri Meat Wrapped Rice Ball

The latest popular onigiri is the Nikumaki Onigiri, meat-wrapped rice balls. A small rice ball wrapped in thin slices of

Japanese bento box with yellow noodles, fish, shrimp, vegetables, and pickled ginger
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Chirashi Sushi The FAMILY Sushi

Chirashi Sushi, or “Scattered Sushi,” is the fun and festive looking dish families enjoy when it’s time to celebrate happy

Tempura shrimp and vegetables in decorative bowl with steam rising
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Yakiniku-Don. Easy Beef Bowl with a Twist

Too tired to cook? No time to cook? Try Yakiniku-Don, easy beef bowl with a twist! With just 3 ingredients

Meatballs in tomato sauce with fresh parsley garnish and ingredients on wooden table
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Tomato Meatballs

Running out of meal prep ideas? Meatballs, a popular entrée for bento boxes, are a great source of protein that

Maguro don with avocado, cucumber, and garnish in ceramic bowl with condiments
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Maguro Zuke Don Marinated Tuna Sashimi Bowl

Impress your loved ones with this zuke maguro don. In less than 30 minutes, you can prepare your own zuke

Three nigiri sushi pieces with ikura salmon roe on nori-wrapped rice on ceramic plate
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Mentaiko Onigiri (Recipe + Video)

Delicious and nutritious, onigiris are a staple food in Japanese culture. You ll often find onigiris in convenience stores, airports, and

Strawberry loaf cake dusted with powdered sugar on wooden board with fresh berries
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The Best Homestyle Strawberry Pound Cake

Simple and sweet, this strawberry pound cake is the perfect dessert for any occasion. Impress your guests with this easy