Category: Food & Drink

Slices of gyukatsu on the grill.

Gyukatsu: The Amazing and Delicious Fried Beef Cutlet!

Gyukatsu is a Japanese dish that combines crispy breaded beef with a soft, rare center. Served with rice, miso soup, and shredded cabbage, it’s a popular alternative to tonkatsu. It combines the deep flavor of beef with the lightness of Japanese frying.

An assortment of ramen from Kyushu.

Kyushu Ramen and Sushi: More Great Dishes!

Kyushu Island is located at the southwestern tip of Japan. It is one of Japan’s main islands, and contains seven prefectures: Fukuoka, Saga, Nagasaki, Kumamoto, Oita, Miyazaki, and Kagoshima. Kyushu ramen and sushi are famous across the country, but there are many other tasty dishes from the region. 

A bowl of edamame, one of many healthy snacks from Japan.

Healthy Snacks From Japan: Six Awesome Foods to Try!

Healthy snacks from Japan are made with natural ingredients and just the right flavor, from crispy seaweed full of vitamins to crunchy beans and nuts that give you energy. These snacks are great for munching without feeling too heavy. Pickled vegetables help your gut stay healthy, and konnyaku (konjac plant jelly ) is soft, chewy, and almost has no calories. 

A wooden spoon full of green laver powder or aonori.

Aonori: Japan’s Unique Green Laver Seasoning

The ocean weed, aonori, may be simple in appearance, but its distinct properties set it apart from other “sea vegetables”. Unlike more bland ocean plants, its unique color, taste, smell, and texture are used to add flavor to foods. This makes it different from other seaweeds like wakame, which lack a strong flavor and aroma. 

Baked bamboo shoots.

Bamboo Shoots: A Hidden Star in Japanese Meals

In spring, young bamboo shoots, also called takenoko, push through the soil, ready to be picked. Let’s look at how bamboo shoots fit into Japanese cooking and why they’re such a beloved ingredient!

A plate of warabimochi.

Warabimochi: Japan’s Cool and Chewy Summer Treat!

Today, we’ll explore one treat that perfectly captures the season’s essence, blending centuries of history with modern flair: warabimochi! Keep reading to learn more about its history and varieties to enjoy.

Jun from Jun's Kitchen holding a lollipop.

Jun’s Kitchen Makes Candy Cats in Shibuya!

In his latest video, Jun from Jun’s Kitchen visits Papabubble, a famous candy shop in Shibuya, Tokyo. The collaboration features skilled artisans crafting candies inspired by Jun’s cats. This blend of tradition, art, and personalization delights viewers.