Rachel and Jun use free bamboo to build a DIY garden fence and turn their backyard into a calm and cozy Japanese-style garden.
Anko donuts combine a familiar Western pastry with a classic Japanese filling. These soft, fried treats are filled with sweet red bean paste known as anko. The result is a dessert that blends two food traditions in a simple and recognizable way.
Amazake is one of the most unique traditional drinks enjoyed by Japanese people since the Nara period (710-794). Even though its name includes the word sake (alcoholic beverage), most amazake contains little to no alcohol, so both children and adults can enjoy it together.
Jelly wagashi brings a touch of elegance to Japan’s confectionery traditions. This dish offers a light and cooling alternative to denser sweets like mochi or festival pastries. Crafted from agar, a seaweed-based gelling agent, these translucent delights capture subtle flavors of fruit, tea, or seasonal blossoms.
Aaron and Claire make Japanese home cooking simple and realistic to try. Here are three re-cook friendly dishes, from Butadon to Omurice and Buta no Kakuni, that you can confidently make at home.
Matcha is a finely crafted green tea powder that represents elegance and a deep appreciation for nature in Japanese tea ceremony culture. This tea flavor is widely used in many types of Japanese sweets and snacks, including Tsujiri no Sato. L
Cherry blossoms brighten Japan’s spring landscape with their delicate pink hues, and they also find their way into kitchens across the country, where cooks transform these fleeting petals into flavorful ingredients for both sweet and savory dishes.
In Aichi Prefecture, where bold flavors and everyday comfort food shine, Sugi Confectionery (Sugi Seika) quietly steals the spotlight with simple, crunchy snacks full of local charm.
If you’re looking for a Japanese comfort food that’s quick, affordable, and full of flavor, Aaron and Claire have a great option. In this video, Aaron shows how to make Gyudon using ground beef instead of the usual thinly sliced beef.
Don’t miss out on tonkatsu if you’re traveling to Japan! Tourists often add the meal to their must-eat list because of its delicious and satisfying nature. Even better, you can elevate the experience by going to luxury restaurants across Japan, where you can experience some of the most celebrated pork cutlets.
Mochitsuki is the Japanese tradition of pounding steamed rice to make mochi for the New Year. Families and neighbors gather to participate in this lively and meaningful tradition. The teamwork involved helps everyone feel a sense of connection.
If you are a fan of the famous Demon Slayer series, then you probably know that the favorite treat of the adorable Nezuko Kamado is those tiny, colorful little sweets.
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