No timer? No problem! Nissin reveals nifty tip to cook Cup Noodles just right
As most of our readers surely know, Cup Noodle is a long-selling instant noodle product made by Nissin Foods. Although not everyone follows their advice,…
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Try this easy lifehack to keep fillings in the center of your rice balls every time
Whether they’re filled with tuna and mayo, salted salmon, pickled plum, or countless other options, おにぎり onigiri rice balls are a popular snack both among…
Make pancakes fluffier and healthier with this Japanese recipe
Japanese Twitter user ぼく Boku (@boku_5656) is a “culinary researcher” who posts recipes with cute illustrations on their account. You may have already heard about…
How to make the perfect negitoro sushi tuna rolls without a rolling mat
Makisu is a rolling mat tool used to roll sushi when making maki sushi rolls. It is very convenient if you have it at home…
Japanese agricultural group’s easy mess-free tomato rice recipe is the talk of Twitter
Tomatoes are delicious whether eaten as is or cooked, boiled or baked. The refreshing taste of tomatoes provides a welcome relief even when the heat…
Use a pack of bread to peel an orange? Get faster access to your citrus with this easy lifehack
How do you peel oranges? I often peel them with a knife because I don’t like getting orange peel under my nails, but I’ve always…
This lifehack could be the smartest way to freeze and store bananas
Bananas are available at supermarkets all year round at reasonable prices. However, since they don’t last long, many people freeze any bananas they can’t use…
Have you been cooking okra wrong? Japanese store clerk shares surprising tip
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…
Keep the goods in your stuffed peppers with this simple lifehack from Japanese cooking YouTuber
Stuffed peppers are a popular dish in many parts of the world, and Japan is no exception. Not only is it tasty, but it’s also…
Full Japanese beef bowl sets being a perfect match for steering wheels delights bus drivers online
For a bus or truck driver, lunchtime or late night meal breaks on a busy schedule or long haul often mean chowing down from your…
Cut a peach with a rubber band? Former Japanese pro wrestler introduces a surprising lifehack
Peaches are in season in summer. In Japan, you’ll find shops selling everything from cakes and frozen drinks to ice cream featuring peaches at this…
Try this time-saving lifehack for cooking and peeling corn on the cob
Japanese homemaker はっちゃん Hatchan says she “doesn’t like cooking much.” Maybe that’s why she developed cooking methods and lifehacks to make food that looks good…
Level up your crunch game with Japanese chef’s simple karaage fried chicken lifehack
Breaded and fried chicken known as 唐揚げ karaage is a very popular dish in Japan, both in restaurants and gastropubs and at home in the…
Say sayonara to oily eggplants in the frying pan with Japanese farmer’s healthy lifehack
An oily issue Eggplants (or aubergines, if that’s what you call them) are a versatile vegetable featured in the culinary traditions of many countries around…
Domino’s Pizza Japan shares easy microwave-only pizza revival lifehack for their generous 3 pizza deal
Domino’s Pizza Japan has had quite the run of interesting offers for pizza fans in the country lately, including 18-karat gold chopsticks for their chopsticks-necessary…