Sesame seeds are an essential part of many cuisines across the globe. But when it comes to which is the best, which is better, black sesame seeds or white sesame seeds?
What makes Japanese Fried Rice so special? What’s the difference between yakimeshi and chahan? Let’s find out.
Japanese kirimochi (cut mochi) is a dried and packaged rice cake, also known as mochi. Drying it makes it shelf stable for many months, which makes it a popular pantry food, usually coming in convenient individual packages.
There are many delicious snacks to enjoy in Japan, from fried foods to sweets! You may have heard of popular snacks like Pocky, Hi-chew, Senbei, and Dorayaki, but there are also traditional Japanese snacks worth trying.
Here are the best locations in Japan where you can experience the tsukimi (moon-viewing) festival for yourself.
In Japan, the mid-autumn festival is tsukimi or otsukimi, which means “moon viewing” in Japanese.
Yokohama is not only home to amamzing ramen and festivals, but it is also home to some of the most famous museums in Japan.
When the air temperature and humidity rises in summer, it’s easy to lose your appetite, a common part of summer fatigue. At this time, all you need is a mild, refreshing dish that will help calm your upset body from the unpleasant hot weather.
Let’s explore the traditional tsukimi food that are eaten and offered to the moon during the midsummer festival.
Like the cherry blossom viewing festival, Tsukimi festivals are considered one of the oldest festivals in Japan with a history of more than 1000 years.
Chazuke–also known as tea rice–is an underrated, yet tasty part of Japanese cuisine. Just add a hot cup of green tea or dashi broth over some cooked rice, and you got yourself a humble Japanese dish that’s good for sprucing up some leftovers.
Kyoto is home to many traditional Japanese sweets. They are crafted to be both beautiful and delicious!
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