Cuisine Culture

Yōshoku (洋食), which literally means ‘Western food’) is the Western-influenced cuisine of Japan. I hope you’ll find this guide to Yōshoku cuisine as fascinating as I do. 

For the Japanese, Nagashi Somen is an authentic taste of summer in Japan. This traditional Japanese dish is served in a most unusual way and gathers friends and family for a refreshing and light meal that is perfect for hot weather.

Sushi rolls are becoming increasingly popular across the globe, and it’s easy to see why. So why not give them a try?

If you want to master Japanese cuisine, knowing how to cook authentic Japanese rice is a start. Here are tips and a neat rice cooker that will do the job for you!

In Japan, each region has distinct food differences, with certain typical dishes, but also specific ingredients used to create a standard dish.

Whether you’re a vegetarian or just looking for some Meatless Monday inspiration, this guide will show you how to make the perfect vegetable yakisoba every time.

In particular, you can use white vinegar, apple cider vinegar, and champagne vinegar as alternatives when making sushi rice.

The subtle differences between mirin and rice vinegar can make it delicious or untenable. Because of this, you must be careful with how you use either. 

Bread in Japan started being popular in the 19th Century. Today, you will find bakeries almost everywhere you go- in residential areas, department stores, and even train stations.

Okonomiyaki and tonkatsu sauces are among the most popular Japanese sauces alongside Worcestershire sauce and chuno sauce.