Yakisoba – Japanese Stir-fried Noodles

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…

Matcha Cupcakes with Azuki Cream Frosting

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…

Sausage Octopus for Bento and Halloween

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…

Shiba Inu Rescue Organizations in the U.S.

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…

Bacon Wrapped Quail Eggs

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…

Shikoku Mule (Yuzu Moscow Mule)

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…

Japanese Pasta Salad – simple pasta salad with a lot of flavor

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…

10 Mistakes to Avoid When Planning a Trip to Japan

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…

Japanese Okonomiyaki Coleslaw

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…

Japanese Gyudon Beef Bowl

Japanese Gyudon (pronounced gew-don) is one of the most basic yet the most satisfying of the quintessential Japanese homecooked meals…