If you visit Japan, there is no question Japan is in love with the fruity flavor of melon. It’s in everything from candies (yes, even Kit Kats!) to beverages, and it’s been that way for many years…
Curry udon noodle soup is a uniquely Japanese dish. Udon are the thick wheat flour noodles that have more of a chewy consistency and are typically served as a noodle soup. Japanese curry is the Japanese adaptation of…
There are quite a few variations for the spicy ramen recipes out there. But my inspiration for this spicy miso ramen is the spicy Taiwan Ramen which is the local cuisine of Nagoya, Japan. The broth for this…
“Curry rice” is one of the most beloved home-cooked meals in Japanese households. It is consumed so much to the point it should be considered one of the unofficial national foods! And just as Japanese food manufacturers…
Not every dog owner can say that they have a cocktail drink named after the breed of dog that they own. (Although there are more out there than you think!) But if you are a Shiba Inu owner…
On the surface, Japan is a very westernized country. Especially in Japan’s larger cities, life seems very similar to the life in the cities in the U.S. – from the way people dress, to the recognizable fast food…
With the current craze of all kinds of “bowls” at every kind of restaurants imaginable, it may seem like I’m following the trend by just putting taco meat over rice. But, I can’t take the credit for…
Shochu (pronounced show-chew) is a Japanese alcoholic beverage distilled typically from sweet potatoes, barley, buckwheat, brown sugar or rice. Most of you outside of Japan may have never heard of it, let alone ever tried it. But it…
