Toyama Black Ramen gets its name from a soup that is nearly pitch black. The color comes from dark soy sauce, and the flavor is just as bold as it looks. Why does the broth turn so dark? This article ...

Yamakujira nabe is a rich Japanese wild boar hot pot. Learn its miso-based flavor, Edo-era "mountain whale" history, and link ...

Sokujo sake brewing is the modern starter method using added lactic acid. Learn how it works, its history, and flavor.

Aburaage（油揚げ）是一种薄薄的日式油炸豆腐，呈金黄色，口感蓬松如海绵。日本各地的厨师会把它加入味噌汤、inari sushi以及各种面食中。它看起来简单，却能在很短时间内显著提升菜肴的层次 ...

Taiyo no Tamago is Japan's most prestigious mango, a tree-ripened Miyazaki Irwin mango of 15 Brix or more. Learn its grades, ...

Sake truly takes shape in one bubbling tank. That tank holds the moromi. So what is moromi in sake brewing? Moromi, written 醪 in Japanese, is the main fermentation mash of sake. It is the thick ...

Japan is known around the world for its rich culinary heritage, including sushi, ramen, and premium wagyu beef. While ...

Learn what moto means in sake brewing, how the shubo yeast starter works, and how kimoto, yamahai, and sokujo shape flavor ...

Igisu tofu is a chilled seaweed jelly from Ehime and Kagawa, made with igisu red algae and soybean flour. Learn its taste, ...

Open any bottle of premium sake, and you will see a number on the label. It often reads something like 60 percent or 50 percent. That figure points to rice polishing, one of sake’s defining steps. So ...

Discover Makunouchi Bento, Japan's most traditional assorted bento with rice, fish, egg, and pickles. Learn its history, ingredients, and where to buy it in Japan.

Nagano Prefecture sits at the heart of Japan’s main island, surrounded by mountains on every side. Most visitors kNagano Prefecture sits at the heart of Japan’s main island, surrounded by mountains on ...