Japanese chef reveals the tastiest way to enjoy your New Year’s mochi
Mochi rice cakes are one of the main foods eaten to help ring in the New Year in Japan. Whether you’re eating it as is…
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Takoyaki isn’t the only delicious thing you can cook in a takoyaki grill
Takoyaki, or octopus dumplings, are quite the foodie favorite in Japan. The tasty fritters are filled with diced octopus, pickled ginger, green onion, and tempura…
Are you one of the many that can’t stand natto? A simple recipe change will have you munching away in no time
While praised for its health benefits and a staple of most Japanese diets, natto, or fermented soy beans, can be quite the acquired taste hill…
How to make delicious Japanese café-style pizza toast with bare bones ingredients
While likely not something you’d associate with Japanese food, pizza toast remains an endearing favorite from the menus of the “retro” Japanese cafes of the…
Laid-Back Camp drama’s Nadeshiko and Aoi actresses delight fans with real camping video
On November 11th, 2022, actress 大原優乃 Yūno Ōhara updated her YouTube channel 『ゆーのちゅーぶ / 大原優乃』 Yūno Tube with a special collaboration with actress 箭内夢菜 Yumena…
Never eat Cup Noodle the same way again with Nissin’s trick to turn it into Japan’s favorite gratin dish
Japanese noodle maker Nissin’s popular Cup Noodle lineup is hardly lacking in exciting flavors to try. With gyoza dumpling, chicken nugget, fused flavors, and even…
Japanese food manufacturer’s recommended way to finish off your leftover hot pot has foodies doing a double take
When cold weather rolls around in Japan, that means oden season is just around the corner as well. The winter favorite is essentially a hot…
Perfect pancakes that look like anime food have foodies in awe
You’ll often heart about some pancake houses in Japan that are known for serving up “the perfect pancake.” While there are a lot of different…
Cold McDonald’s fries get isekai’d in delicious dishes from Japanese chefs
For those who appreciate the Golden Arches, McDonald’s french fries are at their prime when served hot and fresh from the fryer. Even after they’ve…
Give your home or camping trip into a traditional Japanese inn feast with this ultimate irori grill
If you’ve ever been to a ryokan (a traditional Japanese inn), you may have seen an irori. Irori are small sunken fire-pits that use charcoal…
Japanese ultimate s’more’s recipe makes us wonder if we’ve been doing it wrong the whole time
Yaki-imo, or basked sweet potatoes, are one of Japan’s favorite snacks during the fall and winter. Sometimes, they’re sold from the back of delivery trucks…
The Tomato Devil from Chainsaw Man is now a terrifyingly realistic caprese salad
With an all new and highly-anticipated anime adaptation just recently launched, a lot of fans of hit manga series Chainsaw Man and newcomers alike are…
Japanese twist on Hasselback potatoes is an addicting cheesy delight
With their thing slits, oven roasted Hasselback potatoes are a great way to load up your spuds and get the best of both the crispy…
Forget cheesy fries! “Divine revelation” recipe of Potato Carbonara has foodies drooling
Whether it be cheesy fries or cheese-loaded potato skins, there’s something about the gooey and creamy combination of cheese and some form of crispy potatoes…
This simple lifehack makes peeling raw chestnuts a cinch
Autumn is the season of abundant and delicious foods. In Japan, it’s often said to be “the season of healthy appetites.” Chestnuts, in particular, are…