Grilled Corn Japanese Street Food Style

Fresh, locally grown corn is one thing that I look forward to in the summer in Ohio.  Grilling out these flavorful, juicy corn on beautiful summer weekends makes the short summers in Ohio that much sweeter.  We love…

Essential tools for Shiba Inu owners

Before you bring your Shiba Inu home, whether that’s a puppy or an adult Shiba Inu, there are some essential tools that would help make your life with the Shiba a little easier…

Japanese-style Wafu pasta with mushrooms

There is a whole category of Japanese dishes called wafu pasta.  Wafu means “Japanese style” in Japanese.  (Not to be confused with wagyu which means Japanese beef!). These pasta dishes aren’t made with the traditional Japanese noodles…

Basic Japanese Ingredients for Everyday Cooking

When you think of “Japanese food,” you may have a vision of a beautifully plated sushi or a table full of small yet intricate dishes that are feasts for the eyes just as they are for your taste buds. But…

What to do in Nagoya, Japan

Nagoya has been one of the overlooked cities in Japan when it comes to tourism because it’s primarily a residential and commercial city…

The best way to heat Japanese sake

There are two main methods to heat your sake at home; one a bit more involved and complex, and one simpler method but just as good if done right…

12 Japanese words you should know when visiting Japan

You just scheduled your dream vacation to Japan!  You are filling your itineraries with plans of going to the temples and shrines and doing an extensive research on what and where to eat.  Unfortunately, knowing just some of…

Easy Japanese Okonomiyaki Recipe

Okonomiyaki is a savory pancake that is one of the quintessential comfort foods of Japanese cuisines. It definitely is one of the foods you must try when you are in Japan but they are also easy to make at home…

Shiba Inu Cafe Review – Tokyo Japan

Themed cafes are one of the main tourist attractions in Japan. Here is my review of the Shiba Inu Café in Tokyo, Japan…

Homemade Japanese sesame salad dressing

Here is the recipe for one of the most popular salad dressings in Japan: A rich and creamy Japanese sesame salad dressing that is so versatile…