Category: General Information

General Information About Japanese Food

Japan’s traditional events are focused on staying attuned to the four seasons and respecting nature with care.

Festive meals, which are important in protecting and passing on old customs, always embody a wish for one’s family’s health and happiness.

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Meat and Potato Stew

Tempura Bowl

Bunka-nabe This is an aluminum rice cooking pot that used to be

Japanese chefs are called itamae or hochonin, derived from mana-ita (cutting board)

Japanese Herbs When considering herbs, one may instantly think of those used

Japanese spices Although spices and herbs cannot be differentiated clearly, here are

Seaweed

Dried Food

Stock Dashi stock and the taste of umami are fundamental. The word

Fermented Soybean Paste Although miso, along with soy sauce, is a fermented