Sakuramochi is a traditional Japanese spring wagashi, a rice cake sweet wrapped in salted cherry leaves.

Oyster season is almost over in Japan. Kaki-fry is a Japanese Western-style fried dish where oysters are coated in flour, egg, and breadcrumbs, then deep-fried.

The egg sandwich is a simple type long loved in Japan.
It features a rich egg salad made with basic ingredients, sandwiched between fluffy white bread.

Recipes for Sharing Japanese Home Cooking and Traditional Sweets to the World- Otoso is a spiced sake traditionally enjoyed at New Year’s in Japan to pray for good health and longevity. It is made by steeping a blend of medicinal herbs, known as tososan, in sake or mirin. This festive drink is believed to drive away evil spirits and bring vitality for the year ahead.

Amazake is a traditional Japanese sweet beverage made from rice koji or sake lees. Often called a “drinkable IV drip” for its rich nutritional value, it contains glucose, essential amino acids, and B vitamins, which are believed to promote health and beauty.

Oden is a traditional Japanese stewed dish, beloved as a winter staple. Various ingredients are simmered slowly in a dashi broth made from bonito flakes and kelp, typically seasoned with soy sauce and mirin.

Agedashi tofu is a beloved Japanese dish that’s now gaining fans all over the world. In this recipe, you’ll learn how to make a delicious “no-fry” version that’s lighter, quicker, and just as flavorful!

The three-mushroom mixed rice is a perfect dish to savor the flavors of autumn, where freshly harvested new-season rice and seasonal mushrooms bring out the best in each other for a truly delicious result.

Although the leaves tend to become a bit firm at this time of year, plenty of shiso grows in my small garden. By preparing it as a simple, versatile condiment, you can enjoy it sprinkled over udon noodles, rice, or tofu—and it truly helps boost your appetite. I highly recommend giving it a try.

Goya Champuru is a traditional dish from Okinawa Prefecture, mainly made by stir-frying bitter melon (goya), tofu, pork (or canned luncheon meat), and eggs. In the Okinawan dialect, "champuru" means "to mix together." It is widely enjoyed as a healthy home-cooked meal and is known for its effectiveness in preventing summer fatigue.

The frozen udon noodles I often eat at home can be quickly and easily prepared using vegetables from the refrigerator and store-bought powdered soup stock. Simple, easy meals are important too. It's essential to have a balance between work and rest in life. Please give it a try sometime!

In Japan, chilled Chinese noodles (hiyashi chūka) have been known since the early Shōwa period. Although they are believed to have originated from the Chinese cold noodle dish "liangbanmian" (涼拌麺 or 涼麺), the flavor and preparation differ significantly, so hiyashi chūka is generally regarded as a Japanese invention.