Okinawa and the Ryukyu Islands Part 1
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Each prefecture in Japan comes with its own features and quirks. Take a closer look, and you’ll see the uniquely Japanese spirit to them. From…
Hashi, Japanese Chopsticks – Tools beyond Cutlery
For many of my blog readers, a fork and a spoon are a fact of life. From early childhood, we embrace eating utensils as just…
Japanese Snacks 101 — The Salty and Savory Snacks of Japan
Do you love the crispiness, the loud crunch, the sharp texture, or the savory aftertaste? Whatever it is that makes you reach for your daily…
Sushi Part 2 – Sushi Culture Wrapped Up
Sushi is delightful. So much so that you can eat it almost anywhere in the world. Many people that at first react with “eeew, raw…
Little Sushi Glossary: Basic Sushi Words and Terms
Ready to impress your friends with your mastery of Japanese cuisine and culture? Here are some terms, expressions and ingredients to help you through your…
Sushi Part 1 – A Mouthful of Goodness
Since you’re here reading my blog, you’re probably somewhat familiar with sushi. In recent decades, sushi became well-known and loved around the world. Along with…
Wagashi Part 3 – Sweet, Sweet Bean Paste
Welcome to part 3 of my Wagashi series! If you read my previous two blog posts about Japanese sweets, you might have noticed that one…
Wagashi Part 2 – The Many Rice Desserts of Japan
We already covered some general information regarding Japanese traditional sweets called wagashi in the first part of our blog series. Today, we continue our exploration…
Wagashi Part 1 – The Sweet Japanese Treats
Japan might be famous for its crazy variety of Kit-Kat bars, but the Japanese devotion to creating diverse tasty sweets existedlong before supermarket candy. The…