When you watch cop drama shows on TV, have you noticed that for some reason the detectives often eat Chinese food directly out of those white carryout cartons as they huddle to discuss the case? The noodles they eat always…
If there are two flavors that are destined to be together, it’s matcha and azuki. If you are familiar with traditional Japanese desserts, you’ll see this combination over and over. But these matcha cupcakes with azuki…
What does it take to make an octopus laugh? Ten tickles. Ha. Funny. But did you know that octopuses technically have no tentacles? They have eight arms, not tentacles which are retractable and have a flattened…
If you are looking to add a Shiba Inu to your household, rescuing a dog that’s already been house-trained and their personalities assessed may be a great option for you. Start your search using this list of reputable…
These bacon-wrapped quail eggs used to be one of our favorite appetizers at a Japanese restaurant in town that has unfortunately closed. We’ve been craving for them since but haven’t been able to find it on the…
This Shikoku Mule is a creation based on the popular Moscow Mule cocktail. It’s technically a Yuzu Moscow Mule but I also used Japanese shochu instead of vodka to make this new refreshing cocktail drink. While I used…
It’s been called many things: Japanese Pasta Salad, Japanese Spaghetti Salad, Japanese Macaroni Salad… They are all simple salads that use the different types of pastas…
There are basic planning tips can help make your trip to Japan even more enjoyable. These are simple yet frequently made mistakes by travelers to Japan that can be easily avoided…
If you are tired of the same reliable yet boring coleslaw, and are looking for something completely new to try, this Japanese Okonomiyaki Coleslaw is just what you might be looking for…
