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Let's learn more about Japanese food

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Welcome to the world of Japanese food

Introducing the history and origins, correct eating methods, and unique eating methods
of Japanese food that has achieved unique evolution,
as well as recipes at home and mail ordering.

◆ Classic / Standard Japanese Food(The Classics)

If you are interested in Japan, you must have heard of these.

Sushi(Sushi):By hands or chopsticks, the correct way to apply soy sauce, the origins of Edomae sushi
Ramen(Ramen):The culture of slurping noodles, types of soup and regionality
Tempura(Tempura):The history of introduction from Portugal, proper use of tempura dip (tentsuyu) and salt
Sukiyaki(Sukiyaki):Introduction to the culture of eating with raw egg, civilization and enlightenment and the history of eating beef
Sashimi(Sashimi):The role of wasabi, types of fish and the concept of seasonality

◆ Noodles(Noodles)

Besides ramen, Japanese noodles are abundant, and each has its own food culture.

Udon(Udon):The concept of chewiness (koshi), regional differences in broth (dashi)
Soba(Soba):How to enjoy soba water (sobayu), the culture of New Year's Eve soba
Yakisoba(Yakisoba):Food stall culture, history of the sauce
Somen(Somen):The entertainment nature of flowing somen (nagashi somen), a summer tradition

◆ B-grade Gourmet / Street Food(Street & Casual Food)

It is popular as a casual snack while walking during trips, and it is a menu with high demand for recipes that can be made at home.

Takoyaki(Takoyaki):How to make it using a takoyaki maker, Osaka's flour food culture
Okonomiyaki(Okonomiyaki):The difference between Hiroshima style and Kansai style, how to cut it on a hot plate
Yakitori(Yakitori):How to choose between salt and sauce, manners of eating without removing from the skewer
Onigiri(Onigiri):How to open convenience store onigiri, samurai history as portable food
Karaage(Karaage):Characteristics of Japanese fried chicken, manners when squeezing lemon

◆ Japanese-style Western Food / Daily Food(Comfort Food & Yoshoku)

Menus introduced from the West and uniquely evolved in Japan have backgrounds that themselves become interesting content.

Curry Rice(Japanese Curry):History of introduction from the British Navy and unique evolution
Tonkatsu(Tonkatsu):The experience of grinding sesame seeds in a mortar, arrangement into katsu curry
Omurice(Omurice):The technique of wrapping with egg, connection with pop culture such as maid cafes
Gyoza(Gyoza):The unique Japanese style of pan-fried gyoza, the golden ratio for the dipping sauce
Gyudon(Gyudon):History as fast food, customization with red pickled ginger and shichimi (seven-flavor chili pepper)
Korokke(Korokke):Transformation from French croquette to deli food, eating-while-walking culture

◆ Traditional Food / Experiential Menu(Traditional & Unique Experience)

These are menus where the eating process itself becomes an activity, or where you can feel Japanese spirituality.

Shabu-shabu(Shabu-shabu):The number of seconds to dip the meat in hot water, manners of skimming the scum
Unagi Kabayaki(Unagi Kabayaki):The custom of the Midsummer Day of the Ox, differences in cooking methods between Kanto and Kansai
Wagyu / Yakiniku(Wagyu / Yakiniku):Characteristics of branded beef such as Matsusaka beef, explanation of cuts and how to grill
Oden(Oden):Winter food stalls and convenience store culture, how to use mustard
Chawanmushi(Chawanmushi):How to use a spoon, the gap between the pudding-like appearance and broth
Natto(Natto):Health benefits as a fermented food, the delicious number of times to mix and toppings
Miso Soup(Miso Soup):How to hold the bowl and drink, the basics of one soup and three dishes

◆ Japanese Sweets(Japanese Sweets)

A genre of high interest as an after-meal dessert or souvenir.

Mochi / Daifuku(Mochi / Daifuku):The relationship between New Year's and mochi, a warning not to choke on it
Matcha Sweets(Matcha Sweets):Development from the history of the tea ceremony to modern ice cream and parfaits
Dorayaki(Dorayaki):Connection with anime characters (Doraemon), history of red bean paste kakigori(Kakigori): History from the Heian period (Himuro), Japanese shaving technique that creates a fluffy texture, and seasonal fruit sauce Warabimochi (Warabi mochi): Rarity of bracken starch and unique texture, culture of gifts that evoke a sense of "coolness" and are appreciated as souvenirs
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