Oden
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…
One of Japan’s favorite fall and winter dishes is oden. The hearty stew made from dashi and soy sauce broth often includes daikon radish, fishcakes,…
Konjac below ground: a healthy, vesatile food For those who are visiting Japan for the first time, some foods like yakitori chicken skewers, a simple…
Oden may be one of Japan’s favorite winter foods. Whether served at a convenience store, food stall, or an upscale izakaya pub, the stewed dish…
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…
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…
A unique bathroom sink faucet at Japanese Oden restaurant “Asakusa Oden Otafuku” in Daitou-ku, Tokyo has become a popular topic online due to its creativity….
Oden: Japanese winter comfort food A familiar sight at Japanese convenience stores, and a popular menu item in izakaya gastropubs, oden (おでん or 御田), a…
The idea of spending some of your precious, limited time in Japan checking out a convenience store sounds like weird advice to give to a…