FOOD
Japanese Shredded Cabbage Salad キャベツの千切り
One cabbage, two totally different salads. It all comes down to which way you s...
Japanese Shredded Cabbage Salad
One cabbage, two totally different salads. It all comes down to which way you s...
Best Dashi Packets to Buy in Japan
Dashi packets are the souvenir I recommend to every traveler. Here's which type...
Miso Eggplant Stir-Fryナスの味噌炒め
Miso Eggplant Stir-Fry recipe with silky Japanese eggplant in a sweet-savory mi...
Tokoroten (Japanese Jelly Noodles) ところてん
I'll show you the two-minute step most people rush, plus how to cut the blocks ...
JOC Cooking Challenge September 2026
Join the September 2026 JOC Cooking Challenge! Learn how to make easy Osaka-sty...
Tonpeiyaki (Pork and Cabbage Omelette) とん平焼き
A spoonful of potato starch in the egg is my trick for a fold that never tears,...
Bean Sprout Salad もやしのナムル
Leftover bean sprouts never go to waste in my kitchen. I’ll show you the best w...
Bitter Melon and Tofu Salad ゴーヤの白和え
Learn how to make Bitter Melon and Tofu Salad with a creamy mashed tofu dressin...
Nikiri Mirin (Boiled/Alcohol-Free Mirin)
Master the simple nikiri technique to remove alcohol from hon-mirin in minutes—...
Yuzu Kosho (Homemade Japanese Yuzu Pepper) 柚子胡椒
Yuzu kosho is my go-to Japanese condiment this summer. Make it easily at home w...
Umeboshi Onigiri (Plum Rice Ball) (Midnight Diner) 小梅...
A Midnight Diner regular devoured ten pickled plums in one scene, and I couldn'...
Omurice (Japanese Omelette Rice) (Video) オムライス
Omurice is my go-to Japanese comfort food. Discover the simple technique for ma...
Wonton Soup (Video) ワンタンスープ
Juicy shrimp and pork wontons in savory broth. Features an easy folding techniq...
Black Sesame Tantanmen (Dan Dan Noodles) 黒胡麻担々麺
This ramen staple comes together quickly for a comforting weeknight meal. I'll ...
