What is Oden? A familiar sight at Japanese convenience stores, and a popular menu item in izakaya gastropubs, oden (おでん or 御田), a kind of…

There might be something to the adage “an apple a day, keeps the doctor away.” As many know, Japan has the longest life expectancy of…

Osechi is the name given to special dishes typically served at New Year’s time in Japan. The dishes often take time to prepare, are aesthetically…