Whether you’re stewing them, stir-frying them, stuffing them, or shredding them raw, cabbages are tastiest in the colder months of fall and winter when their…

The bright green color of broccoli adds color to a variety of dishes. It’s also delicious whether you eat it raw in salads or dips,…

Mikan (mandarin oranges) are a winter favorite in Japan. As the weather gets colder, you’ll find many families gathering around the comforting warmth of a…

Some of our readers may recall the startling images we shared earlier this year of a package of satsuma-imo sweet potatoes that had transformed after…

As embarrassing as it can be, sometimes it turns out we’ve been doing things in the kitchen the “incorrect” way the entire time. Fortunately Japanese…

Japanese Twitter user 青髪のテツ Tetsu (@tetsublogorg), a clerk in charge of the produce corner at a Japanese supermarket, puts his knowledge and many years of…

Edamame soybeans have long been a favorite side dish at izakaya pubs in Japan, as well as a healthy drinking snack or appetizer in general….

Okra is a vegetable that’s very popular during summer when it’s in season. Japan is no exception. Although there are many ways of preparing it…