food culture

Located on the shore of Lake Biwa, Restaurant SOWER is the place to go for an amazing dinner. Their seasonally changing menu is always delicious, as their ingredients are locally sourced from the region. Every staff member is dedicated to making sure that all guests have […]

Do you know what “Yatai (屋台)” means? Generally, Yatai refers to outdoor stalls (台) with roofs (屋), typically used for selling goods, that are movable. There are two types of Yatai in Japan. When hearing the word “Yatai”, the most famous type that comes to mind […]

This is a phrase I've heard from my mother since I was little. To be honest, I wasn't a fan of rice when I was young as I preferred bread, and was tired of having rice every day. Moreover, if even a single grain of rice […]

Miso is deeply ingrained in Japanese food culture, and people outside the country are probably more familiar with it in the form of soup. Whenever you order a teishoku (meal course) at a restaurant, it is usually served with miso soup as a side. It is […]

Hey foodies, today let's taco 'bout one of Japan's tastiest and most popular dishes — taco rice! Taco Rice, or タコライス (Takoraisu), is a beloved Okinawan dish that combines elements of Mexican and Japanese cuisines. While a staple in Okinawa, its popularity has spread to Tokyo […]

If you have been to Japan, one of the foods you must try is kamaboko. These delicate, yet flavourful, Japanese fish cakes have been a part of Japanese culinary tradition for centuries. Made from pureed white fish and steamed to perfection, these bite-sized morsels come in […]

Okayu, a Japanese dish, simple yet profound, holds the secret to both comfort and joy. It is well known that Japan has many different delicacies, and Okayu is one of them. Like most Japanese meals, it is rooted in culture and has multiple variations. This article […]

The Japanese countryside offers unique culinary experiences. Read on to learn about natural farming in Shikoku, see delicious daily meals from an Ehime prefecture homestead, and consider the outlook for local foods of rural Japan. Make sure you bring along some snacks because believe me when […]

Do you all know what onomatopoeia is? Onomatopoeia is a way of expressing the things that don't make sound, such as states, actions, appearances, voices, sounds, textures, and emotions. Words like “woof woof” representing animal sounds are also the same. Interestingly, Japan has many onomatopoeic words […]

For many, Autumn would be considered an ideal season. After all, it doesn’t get as cold and chilly as it does during winter, and all the heat from summer has finally begun to ease. Those who have traveled to Japan during July-August must know what I […]