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The birth of “Anpan,” a sweet bun with red bean paste

2023-01-192023-01-28 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Generally speaking, “anpan” is a small bun filled with red bean paste which has been quite popular as a sweets amongst Japanese people. “An” means the filling inside the bread, …

How to Enjoy Japanese Izakaya!

2023-01-122023-01-17 - by Kazu Kadowaki

What is Izakaya (居酒屋)? How does it differ from Western pubs and bars? According to Wikipedia, they are Japanese-style pubs and bars. Compared to Western bars, Izakaya offers a wider …

Tarai Udon たらいうどん

2022-12-282023-01-04 - by peco

Udon is the longest-loved noodle dish among Japanese people, and it is popular throughout Japan. It is usually served in a noodle bowl. Have you ever seen Udon in a …

The No.1 Mom’s Home Cooking: Curry Rice

2022-12-232023-01-06 - by Chisato.A

In my childhood, if I smelled curry when I came home from school or a friend’s house in the evening, I was over the moon. For me and a lot …

Kitsune (Fox)? Tanuki (Raccoon dog)? 〜Tokyo vs. Osaka~

2022-12-032022-12-16 - by Rei and Chisato

Hi! I’m Rei. I’m in Tokyo. One day, I was talking with my best friend Chisato who lives in Osaka. Rei: It’s getting colder, isn’t it? Winter is just around …

Harvest season ~Rice~

2022-12-022022-12-01 - by Hidemi H

New crop rice. We Japanese people love the sound of these words. Japanese people have been eating and living together with rice from time immemorial, and somehow we know since …

Delicious Japanese Food For Autumn In Japan

2022-12-012022-11-21 - by Yuko Koizumi

This time, I want to share delicious Japanese foods that suit the autumn. The term cools down; there is delicious food in Japan! I’m confident that you would want to …

Naru-Churu Udon 鳴ちゅるうどん

2022-11-292022-11-30 - by peco

Udon is a Japanese noodle made from wheat flour. Did you know that there are various types of udon depending on each local area? Sanuki udon, which originated in Kagawa …

The Origin of Ningyoyaki

2022-11-272022-11-15 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Ningyoyaki (人形焼) is one of the most famous types of confectionery or souvenirs of Tokyo. It is a tiny cake baked in a small mold, and it’s filled with sweet …

How to Enjoy Japanese Halloween

2022-11-022022-11-04 - by Kazu Kadowaki

Summer is over, and from the end of September, cities are having a Halloween mood. In retrospect, there were Halloween events at theme parks, restaurants and bars in the early …

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Treasure Hunting at Flea Markets in Kyoto!

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Ohenro (お遍路) -88 Temples Pilgrimage- in Kyoto

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How Tonkatsu Was Born

How Tonkatsu Was Born

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Rieko Azuma - Uji City ~ the town of history and tea ~

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Rieko Azuma - Uji City ~ the town of history and tea ~

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Masayo - Uji City ~ the town of history and tea ~

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