Category: Food & Drink

Japanese New Year Food: Dishes Full of Symbolism | Sakuraco

In Japan, New Year is way more important than Christmas and is seen as one of, if not the most important times of the year. The tradition of celebrating the New Year on January 1st started in 1873, but Japanese New Year food has been around for way longer.

Hokkaido Milk Tea: A Creamy Japanese Drink Delight

In recent years, bubble (or tapioca) milk tea has become a rage among the younger Japanese community. If you are also a fan of milk tea, a famous milk tea specialty from Japan that you surely have to try once is Hokkaido milk tea. 

Hokkaido Ramen: Five Types To Stay Warm In Hokkaido Winters

In a prefecture as cold as Hokkaido, it seems as if ramen (Chinese-style wheat noodles) was destined to be a stronghold of flavor that fortifies the people of the land. Historically, Hokkaido ramen has revolved around the big three: Sapporo, Asahikawa, and Hakodate ramen.

Delicious Hokkaido Food You Have to Try

Hokkaido, the northernmost island of the Japanese archipelago, is known for its vast expanses of farmland and sumptuous local foods and produce, making Hokkaido food famous around Japan. It is said that the best way to experience a culture is through its food, and boy, does Hokkaido have a lot of it!

Ishikari Nabe: Hokkaido’s Must-try Salmon Hotpot

Another year is about to end, and we know that it is the season for cozy family gatherings, warm clothes, and heart-warming food – for sure! Nabe, or hotpot, is definitely a must-try dish that is undoubtedly delicious yet easy to make at home for a cold evening.

Kyushu Local Food You Have to Try On Your Next Trip

Kyushu is made up of nine prefectures, and in a Japanese culture which is obsessed with meibutsu (regional foods), the island region has a lot to offer in the form of Kyushu local food. In fact, it is said that Kyushu has the second largest number of restaurants per person in the whole of Japan.

Japanese Milk Pudding: An Easy How-to Recipe & Guide

For many people, the words ‘Japanese pudding’ make them think of Mt. Fuji-shaped yellow pudding topped with a caramel sauce. However, Japanese milk pudding is just as delicious with a simpler and lighter taste. It is a dessert that visitors fall in love with, and Japanese people living abroad often miss.

Kyushu Ramen: An Island’s Impact on Ramen

Japan has a history of putting their unique and delicious spin on different foods. After Chinese ramen (wheat noodles) was introduced between the late 1800s to early 1900s, the popular noodle dish was quickly adapted to the Japanese flavor palette and became its own style of noodle with many types, including Kyushu ramen.