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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Chocolate Dipped Strawberry

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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