Food

Nagoya Ramen Festival 2023

Jan 22, 2023 By Ray Proper

Ramen is a classic Japanese food. If you ask a random person, foreign or Japanese, male or female, what their favorite food is, you are highly likely to get "ramen"...[ Click to read more ]

Making Mochi – Fun for Kids and Big Kids Alike

Dec 23, 2022 By Bert Wishart

When I first heard about mochi, my heart went out to Japan's children. You see, where I'm from, sweets really are just that: sweet. And so, when I was told...[ Click to read more ]

Pizza!

Grab a Slice! Pizza in Tokyo

Aug 30, 2022 By Michael Stigall

Pizza in Japan comes in many novel and exciting forms. There is your standard pizza from the bakery of all places, with its typical toppings of mayo and corn. Then...[ Click to read more ]

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I Heard it Through the Grapevine: Sera Winery and Yume Park

Feb 24, 2022 By William Farrow

As the chills of winter give way and the warmth of spring begins to return to Japan, people find themselves willing to venture into the great outdoors again. Those with...[ Click to read more ]

Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum

Jan 24, 2022 By Michael Stigall

Whether all you only know about ramen is instant, cup-o-noodles, or are a true aficionado who can tell the difference between shoyu and tonkotsu based ramen by smell, perhaps you’ll...[ Click to read more ]

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Ramen 101: How and What to Order

Jan 15, 2022 By Justin Hanus

Ramen is right up there with sushi for famous must-try Japanese cuisine. The idea of lush noodles bathing in a flavorsome bowl of broth is even more appealing during the...[ Click to read more ]

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Noodling about: Nagoya’s Ramen Discoveries

Jan 13, 2022 By Bert Wishart

When I first came to Japan, I answered the standard "what Japanese food do you like?" question with "I absolutely love ramen!" I wasn't sure why I was typically met...[ Click to read more ]

Import Stores in Hiroshima: Your Home Away From Home

Dec 27, 2021 By Michael Stigall

People who come to Japan can be divided into three types when it comes to food. The first type is a person who continues to eat a typical Western diet....[ Click to read more ]

Mitchan Sōhonten – Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki in Hiroshima!

Jun 20, 2021 By Jade Brischke

Okonomiyaki would be like a Japanese pancake if pancakes were made of vegetables and meat, not sweet but incredibly savory.  In fact, there is very little to compare the two dishes...[ Click to read more ]

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Crab Season in Kansai

Jan 18, 2021 By Justin Hanus

Since December tends to be most plentiful for crabs, it’s no wonder that it boasts a delicious spike in the crustaceans' availability across Japan. During the winter, crab imports from...[ Click to read more ]