Fukujin zuke, the popular Japanese pickle. Learn what it is, its unique history, and why it's the perfect partner for ...

Himi Kanburi, a high-grade, fatty winter yellowtail caught using 400-year-old traditional methods in Toyama Bay.

Bakke miso is a butterbur miso, a local condiment loved in the Tohoku region. "Bakke" means butterbur in the Tohoku dialect.

Miso Zuke (味噌漬け), a traditional Japanese technique for marinating and preserving food in rich miso paste. Explore its history ...

Japan has a reputation for high prices, yet careful planning turns a dream trip into an affordable reality. You can enjoy ...

When you crack open a menu at a Japanese izakaya, where do your eyes land first? Is it the colorful sashimi platter? Or perhaps the page filled with grilled yakitori skewers? However, you shouldn’t ...

Have you ever tasted a dish that melts in your mouth while delivering a perfect balance of sweetness and umami? If not, then Saikyo Zuke might be your next favorite discovery. This traditional ...

“Abura Soba” (or Oil Soba) is a type of ramen from Musashino City, Tokyo, popular in the Tama region. What makes it unique is that it doesn’t have soup like traditional ramen. It has warm noodles with ...