If you visit Japan for a prolonged amount of time or plan to come here to live permanently, you might face some shifts in what you are eating. When you think of a Japanese cuisine you think rice, sushi, ramen, noodles, miso soup, tempura, and more. It is no surprise that when you come to…

Being an expat in Japan is the dream of many people. However, it is difficult to find a decent job in Japan, especially in Tokyo. If you come to Japan with no Japanese ability, working in the kitchen of a restaurant would be a good option. Many foreigners had chosen this career path to go…

With our busy lives, we tend to not care about having a filling breakfast anymore. There are people who skip breakfast and straight up go for brunch or lunch, especially since many restaurants do not open until before noon, thus putting their health at risk. If you grew up in an Asian household, you better…

Do you want to learn and understand Japanese culture in a fun and delicious way? Sakura Cook is a Japanese cooking school in Osaka where you can learn the proper way to prepare and cook your favorite Japanese dishes, whilst at the same time learning about Japanese food, culture, and history. Because of the special…

There are Japanese companies such as Calbee which have made normal potato chips interesting by coming up with unusual flavors like salt and lemon peel, plum, KFC, etc. Have you already tried all of these available types and looking for something even more unique? Forget the flavor, have you seen strange-looking potato chips? No, we…

If you are a fan of curry or spicy food in general, you can find a curry restaurant in almost every corner of Japan. However, the Japanese curry is different from the regular curry in taste and preparation. Curry is usually eaten with white rice, but you can also find curry-based ramen and other dishes.…

Udon (noodles) is a staple dish in Japan which is immensely popular, especially in the Kagawa Prefecture on Shikoku island. Udon shops are almost everywhere, you can find them in places ranging from train stations to airports and even in the middle of the rice paddies. But if you’re craving udon while at home and…

Japan always offer something special to celebrate the change of the weather especially when it comes to the food. As spring is coming, you may see various pink-colored food packaging and plenty of sakura-flavored sweets and drinks. One of the most eye-catching spring foods for me is the delicate pink and light fish floss called…

Japanese people are not exactly known for their vegetarian-friendly ways. After all, bacon is often not considered meat in our great nation but rather, a topping. However, the Japanese do love to make the mundane look extraordinary, occasionally taking far too much time to do so. There are several methods to go by when making…

Have you ever found yourself with leftover Japanese rice? Sure, you can make a stir fry or a pilaf, but why slum it with such mediocre food? Ochazuke is definitely the solution to your cold winter food needs! What You’ll Need Rice, of course. For this, standard Japanese sticky rice is the norm. You don’t…