If you’ve ever stepped inside of Tokyo station, you may have noticed that the station boasts a countless number of shops that sell packaged meals. These meals are called ekiben. The name comes from an...
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UDON-KEN KAGAWA : The Prefecture with the Best Udon in the World
It’s hard not to like noodles. Their quick, tasty and cheap. I mean, who can complain about that? Japan is a country with several noodle options. First, there’s everyone’s favorite, ramen and then there’s soba,...
Japanese “Wagyu” Beef
In recent years, Japanese beef, wagyu has been praised for its rich flavor, gaining fans all over the globe. While we all know that wagyu is delicious it’s hard to understand the different types of...
Japanese Instant Foods that You Need to Stock Up On
If you have a 9-to-5 job, there comes a time where you are so overwhelmed and drained from work that the last thing you want to think about is what to cook for dinner. Lucky...
Top 10 Tamagoyaki(Japanese Rolled Omelet) in Tokyo
Tamagoyaki is a Japanese folded omelet, which is created by rolling several layers of cooked eggs. Fluffy, sweet and sometimes savory, this is a versatile dish that has long been loved by the Japanese. It’s...
10 Best Cheesecakes in Tokyo
While New York City may be the city that comes to our minds when we think about cheesecakes, Tokyo has some innovative high-quality cheesecakes that are worth trying out (We’re looking at you Pablo). Here...
Healthy Snack Recipe – How to Make Twice-Baked Japanese Sweet Potatoes
Whether you’re into the whole clean eating trend or trying to lose weight, it never hurts to learn how to snack smarter. We all know that finding healthy snack options at the grocery store or...
Tasty Instant Ramen You Need to Buy in Japan
Instant ramen has come a long way from having limp noodles and distasteful broth. It’s no longer seen as that dorm room staple people turned to because of how cheap it, but more so because...
Unusual foods in Japan : Karasumi, Ankimo, and Kuchiko
Maybe in the passed, having bean soup and a bowl of salad sounded like dining with your grandmother. But recently eating healthy sounds more stylish than ever before. Posting a picture of sushi roll on...
A Beginner’s Guide to Edamame(枝豆)
Not sure what edamame is? In short, they’re the green beans that are served as appetizers at your favorite Japanese izakaya and that “magical” up-and-coming vegetable you’re friend won’t stop raving about. Edamame is a...