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Japanese ice cream is known for its rich dairy flavor and silky texture. Made with high-quality milk and cream […]

A soft-boiled egg marinated in soy sauce and dashi. Commonly served as a ramen topping, yet also enjoyed as a […]

Ajifurai is breaded and deep-fried horse mackerel. It features a crispy coating and fluffy interior, and taste […]

Abura soba is a soupless ramen dish where noodles are mixed with rich sauce and oil. Diners can customize the […]

Utsubo no Karaage is a local dish from Kochi Prefecture, made by frying moray eel. Despite its fearsome appear […]

Edamame are young soybeans harvested before full maturity and typically boiled in salted water. Unlike tofu, n […]

A classic Japanese winter stew with a gentle soy-based broth. Ingredients include daikon radish, boiled eggs, […]

A beloved Japanese Western-style dish featuring rice sautéed with ketchup and chicken, wrapped in a soft or fi […]

A classic autumn fruit in Japan, available in sweet and astringent varieties. When fully ripe, it develops a d […]

Kakigoori is a Japanese summer dessert made of shaved ice topped with syrup and other ingredients. Many specia […]

Japanese cup ice cream is a small, single-serve portion known for rich flavor and high quality. Convenience st […]

Karaage is a popular Japanese frying method where ingredients are marinated, coated with flour or starch, and […]

Karepan is a Japanese-style fried bread filled with curry. Its crispy crust and spicy filling make it a belove […]

Curry rice is a dish of rice topped with curry. Loved by all ages, from sweet versions for kids to spicy varie […]

A smooth, melt-in-your-mouth dessert made primarily with milk, highlighting its natural flavor. Sweet but gent […]

Kiritanpo Nabe is a traditional hot pot from Akita Prefecture, featuring grilled mashed rice skewers called ki […]

Kushiage is a dish of skewered meat, vegetables, or seafood coated in batter and deep-fried. In Kansai, it is […]

Kushi Dango is a traditional Japanese street food featuring rice flour dumplings skewered on bamboo sticks. It […]

Kushiyaki refers to the Japanese grilling method of cooking skewered foods over charcoal or a grill. Yakitori […]

Kurigohan is a seasonal Japanese rice dish cooked with chestnuts, offering a delicate sweetness and nutty arom […]

Kenchin-jiru is a soup made by sautéing root vegetables and tofu in sesame oil before simmering them in broth. […]

Coffee jelly is a dessert unique to Japan, made by solidifying bitter coffee into jelly form. Unlike sweet jel […]

Sashimi is a Japanese method of slicing raw ingredients thinly, typically referring to seafood, but it can als […]

Sanuki udon is a regional noodle from Kagawa Prefecture, known for its firm and chewy texture. It can be enjoy […]

Sanpei-jiru is a traditional soup from Hokkaido made with salted salmon or other fish. The broth is seasoned o […]

Shiitake mushrooms are a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, valued for their rich aroma and umami flavor. They a […]

Shabu-shabu is a healthy Japanese hot pot where diners cook thin slices of meat and vegetables in hot broth th […]

Sekihan is red rice cooked with glutinous rice and adzuki beans, traditionally served at celebrations. Today, […]

Zenzai is a traditional Japanese dessert made from sweetened red beans. In western Japan, the chunky version i […]

Zōni is a soup with rice cake, especially eaten during New Year. It is also enjoyed as a snack with sake. Brot […]

Soba is a traditional Japanese noodle made from buckwheat flour. Its delicate aroma and flavor are best enjoye […]

Taiyaki is a fish-shaped pastry usually filled with sweet red bean paste. The traditional single-mold style is […]

A rice dish cooked with ingredients like mushrooms, chicken, and bamboo shoots, allowing the flavors to blend […]

Tamagoyaki is a traditional Japanese rolled omelette made by folding layers of seasoned egg. Known for its flu […]

Chanko Nabe is a hot pot dish made for sumo wrestlers, prepared in sumo stables. There’s no fixed recipe; ingr […]

A hearty and creamy noodle soup with seafood and pork, distinct from ramen due to its stir-fried ingredients a […]

Teishoku is a Japanese set meal including rice, miso soup, a main dish, and side dishes served on separate pla […]

Teppanyaki is a cooking method where ingredients are grilled on a hot iron plate. It includes dishes like stea […]

Tonjiru is a hearty miso soup with pork, commonly enjoyed as a homestyle dish in Japan. Ingredients vary by re […]

Naporitan is a Japanese pasta dish made with ketchup, sausage, onion, and bell pepper. Though inspired by Ital […]

Hakata Udon is a signature noodle dish from Fukuoka, known for its soft, tender noodles. Unlike the firm, chew […]

Hamayaki is a style of grilling freshly caught seafood near fishing ports. It highlights natural flavors, comb […]

Hiyajiru is a local dish from Miyazaki, made by mixing miso with chilled broth and adding cucumber, tofu, and […]

Buta no Shogayaki is a dish of thinly sliced pork sautéed in a soy sauce and ginger glaze. The sweet-salty fla […]

This simmered dish steeps daikon in the rich flavors released from yellowtail trimmings. The tender, flavorful […]

Hōtō is a traditional dish from Yamanashi Prefecture, featuring thick flat noodles, pumpkin, and root vegetabl […]

In Japan, “potesara” is a popular abbreviation for potato salad, and it’s a staple on izakaya menus. Made with […]

Matsutake gohan is rice cooked with aromatic matsutake mushrooms. Considered one of the world’s three great mu […]

Mizutaki is a local dish from Fukuoka, made by simmering chicken in plain water to extract natural flavors. Un […]

Miso soup is made by dissolving miso paste into hot broth. It includes a variety of ingredients like tofu, mus […]

A sweet drink made from milk, egg, and sugar. While usually served as a beverage in Japan, in Nagasaki it is b […]

Mugicha is a tea made by brewing roasted barley. It has a toasty aroma and a clean, mild taste with no bittern […]

Monjayaki is a pan-fried batter dish from Tokyo’s downtown, different in origin from okonomiyaki. Its unique l […]

Yakiimo is a roasted sweet potato with a rich natural sweetness. The “ishiyaki” version uses heated stones to […]

Yaki onigiri is a grilled rice ball brushed with soy sauce, resulting in a crispy outside and fluffy inside. I […]

Yakisoba is a stir-fried noodle dish using Chinese-style noodles. In eastern Japan, it features rich sauce fla […]

Yakitori is a classic Japanese dish of skewered chicken grilled over charcoal and seasoned with either salt or […]

Yudōfu is a simple hot pot made by warming water with kombu and gently simmering tofu. It is served with ponzu […]

Yosenabe is a Japanese hot pot in which various ingredients—seafood, meat, vegetables, tofu—are “gathered toge […]

Ramune is a Japanese carbonated drink sealed with a glass marble. Its unique opening mechanism and nostalgic l […]