Food and Travel

Tea field Tea, especially green tea, is an indispensable part of the Japanese lifestyle. Learn the different types, the best ways to brew each, an...

Sake and rice grains What is sake? Sake is liquor brewed from rice. Its basic ingredients are 1.3 parts water to 1 part rice, the magical Aspergi...

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...

Assortment of sansai Sansai is the name given to wild edible plants in Japan. They are believed to have health benefits and are popular in the Jap...

Shabu Shabu pot with typical ingredients Toward the end of the 1800s, eating meat became very popular in Japan. It was considered high-end and mod...

Selection of tempura Although Japanese deep-fried food was around before tempura, it was not until Iberian missionaries brought the style in the 1...

Dear customer, Thank you very much for your interest in our lovely fresh vegetables straight from Japan! On this page we will keep you updated on t...

  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...

Kumamoto ramen Ramen is a very popular noodle dish and was originally introduced to Japan by Chinese immigrants. Learn about its origin and varie...

‘nigirizushi’ Sushi comes in many styles. Globally, one of the most popular is ‘nigiri’ or ‘edomae’. In this article we explain the variety, its ...