Street Food in Kansai
Aug 28, 2024 By Justin Hanus
Street food is a handy and quick way to try out new dishes, an alternative to sitting down for a restaurant meal. It has grown in popularity in recent years...[ Click to read more ]
Winter Food in Japan
Dec 27, 2023 By Michael Stigall
As an American, there are certain foods that I look forward to when things start getting chilly. Most of those foods, like a roasted turkey or pumpkin pie, are simply...[ Click to read more ]
Popular Kansai Street Food
Mar 27, 2023 By Justin Hanus
Japan isn’t quite as renowned for its street food culture as countries such as Thailand or Vietnam, but it’s been steadily growing in popularity. You can find kiosks selling warm...[ Click to read more ]
Seeking Nagoya’s Sushi
Mar 15, 2023 By Bert Wishart
Think 'Japanese food,' and your mind automatically goes to sushi, right? It is the food that typifies the nation and is the first thing most people want to eat when...[ Click to read more ]
Beginner’s Guide to Sushi
Mar 10, 2023 By Bert Wishart
Think of Japan, and you think of sushi. It's as simple as that. Or is it? Because there is a whole world of sushi that you quite probably don't know...[ Click to read more ]
Making Gyudon at Home!
Mar 02, 2023 By Ray Proper
Live in Japan for any longer than about a day, and you will run smack into Yoshinoya or some other variety of gyudon, probably best described as simmered beef served...[ Click to read more ]
Hiroshima’s Wonderful Oyster Huts and Bars
Dec 25, 2022 By Bert Wishart
For those of us who are used to the creature comforts of central heating, double-paned windows, and insulated buildings, winter in Japan – where none of these is the standard...[ 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 ]
Get Bowled Over by Nagoya’s Donburi
Oct 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Simplicity in itself, the donburi is the go-to dish for those who want a combination of filling food and flexibility. Though donburi literally means bowl, it generally refers to a...[ Click to read more ]
All up in Your Grill – Discover Nagoya’s Teppanyaki Restaurants
Mar 31, 2022 By Bert Wishart
Teppanyaki, the style of cooking famed for its extravagant chefs slicing and dicing meat on a griddle, is believed by many to be a classic Japanese cuisine, but in fact,...[ Click to read more ]
