Vending machines in Japan are known for conveniently being just around every corner, but they might as well be known for carrying just about everything…

Katsu and Katsu Curry in Japan Pork katsu, known in Japanese as tonkatsu (豚カツ or とんかつ), is one of Japan’s favorite fried foods. The breaded…

Gyoza. These mouthwatering dumplings are ubiquitous in Japan and a favorite among tourists. It’s only natural that you’d want to try making them at home….

Hiyayakko is a simple cold tofu dish with soy sauce and toppings enjoyed as a classic in Japan. It’s a perfect dish on a hot…

“This is a new way to cook!” “The scales (fell from my eyes)…” “I see… Why didn’t I think of it?” “This is amazing! I’ll…

Cooking and planning your meals every day is more tedious than you might imagine. Have you ever looked at the table and thought, “I want…

Emojis, the convenient pictograms populating cellphone and smartphone keyboards around the world, originated in Japan. Written 絵文字, emoji literally means “picture letter.” For example, here…

As many grape Japan readers probably know, Japanese convenience stores sell a wide variety of おにぎり onigiri rice balls. TikTok user and sweets lover gi_sk_cake…

“Japanese hamburger steak” (ハンバーグ hambāgu), a variation of Hamburg Steak or Salisbury Steak, is a dish made by kneading ground meat—often a 7:3 blend of…

When you’re making a salad, it usually tastes better when your salad greens are drained of excess water. A salad spinner is convenient to have,…

Boiled eggs are convenient for lunch boxes and as an accompaniment to dishes. The white and yellow pattern which can be seen when you slice…

As Japanese food lovers surely know, nabemono stews and other hot dishes may be wonderful in winter, but the hot summer months are the best…

One day, Japanese Twitter user わかめ Wakame (@senseiwakame) visited a ramen restaurant. As he was about to eat, he was surprised by a man’s voice:…

The color of 2022 is mint green, but it has always been a nice color to have around during hot weather for its psychological cooling…

“Will you just look at these cookies my high schooler son made?” Such was the proud caption on a photo Tweeted by Japanese illustrator 前川さなえ…