Food and Travel

Udon with tempura There are many types of udon all over Japan, but one of the most famous is Sanuki udon. It’s so popular that the area is called ...

Moon viewing The day of Jyugoya in Japan is also known as “Chushu-no meigetsu” which means mid-autumn moon in English., It is a day for people to...

Green tea with an autumn leaf-shaped sweet What are Wagashi? Wagashi is the term used to distinguish traditional Japanese sweets from their Weste...

Noodles with Yakumi condiments  What is Yakumi? A culinary term for the herbs and botanicals used in washoku (Japanese traditional cuisine) to spi...

Soy sauce and soybeans Types of soy sauce Most are familiar with soy sauce. The indispensable, all-round seasoning for washoku (Japanese traditio...

  Miso Soup   Miso: the origins Have you tried miso before? Miso, like soy sauce, is a healthy fermented product that plays a pivotal role in sea...