Soba – The Noodle With a Thousand Faces – Part 2
I’d like to introduce to you some localized varieties of soba found in different parts of Japan. Some of them are standard, but there are some unique alternatives. Let’s explore …
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How to enjoy skiing and snowboarding in Japan.
Why don’t you go skiing or snowboarding in winter in Japan? Are you afraid that you’re too much of a beginner? Or maybe you don’t really like outdoor activity? If …
Soba: the lesser-known member of the noodle family -Part 1: Delicacy of Soba
Soba is one of the traditional noodles in Japan made from buckwheat flour. You can enjoy hot soba with Dashi-soup and cold soba with dipping soup. However, we have a …
Ekiben 〜Amazing boxed lunches〜
I’m big on ekiben. It’s not just because they taste good, but because they are associated with my memories of fun trips with my family, and make me feel nostalgic …
3 Best Foods in Fukuoka
Thank you for dropping by this article! I’m going to introduce the three best signature foods in Fukuoka. As some of you may already know, Fukuoka is known for its …
♪Matcha, Matcha, Matcha♪ 〜Häagen-Dazs〜
I bet everyone knows that Häagen-Dazs is a popular ice cream brand worldwide. It is originally from the USA, but did you know there are 40 original flavors made in …
Love Osaka Konamon~Okonomiyaki~
There are a variety of delicious foods in Osaka. Especially “konamon” which is a soul food for Osaka people. Do you know “Konamon”? “Konamon” is a dish made with wheat …
How Tonkatsu Was Born
Back to the Meiji era Hi! I’m Tonkatsu, a nice and crispy, deep-fried pork cutlet and one of the most popular dishes in Japan! I always help someone re-energize somewhere. …
Welcome, All Vegetarians! No Need to Worry about Food in Osaka.
Being vegetarian is definitely more common in the world than one might think. Vegetarians make up less than 5% of the population in Japan and, to be perfectly honest, I …
Let’s enjoy the styles of drinking Japanese sake!!
Welcome to the wonderful Japanese sake (日本酒) world!! As you probably know, sake is the signature traditional Japanese alcohol beverage fermented from rice. Sake is actually the generic name for …