Are We Talking about the Same Thing? – 5 Biggest Japanese Food-related Cultural Differences
Here I will introduce 5 of the first few food-related things that puzzled me in this country.
5 Tips for Eating Gluten-Free in Japan
Japan is a great place to be if you eat gluten-free, either by necessity or choice. Here are a few tips that I have learned along the way to maximize your culinary experiences in Japan while not breaking your diet.
Passion and Pride of the Farmers for Setsubun Celebration – Natural Blessings from Biwa Lake
Setsubun Festival is coming soon. There are unique foods eaten on that day. Near Biwa Lake there are some delicious foods that make Setsubun even more exciting!
The Seeds of Family Bonds: My Rice Planting Experience in Iizuka, Fukuoka
On a pleasant Sunday in June, I participated in a unique one-day rice planting experience with my son. Even for Japanese, the average person rarely gets to plant rice themselves, so I’d like to share my experience.
Japanese Rice Cookers: Evolution of High-Tech Rice-Making
Every Japanese household has a rice cooker. Considering they eat rice once or more almost everyday, a machine that cooks rice perfectly and automatically is truly a convenience.
Gyu-no-Chikara - Premium Gyudon
“Let’s go grab a cheap gyu-don lunch”. That was something I often did when I was still new to this country. For me, gyu-don is THE Japanese fast food.
Onigiri
Onigiri is from the Japanese word “Nigiri”, which means grip. It is made from Japanese white rice formed into cylinder shapes and wraped in nori (seaweed in Japanese).
Maji Don Festival: Indulge in the Best and Most Luxurious Rice in Japan
Koshihikari (lit. translated “light of Koshi” – an old province within Fukui and Yamagata) was first cultivated in 1956 in an agricultural research facility in Fukui and is said to be the most popular and highly grown type of rice in Japan.
