When I order a meal in Japan, I am often surprised by a type of vegetable that is unfamiliar to my Western palate. Sometimes it’s a horrible surprise, but sometimes it can be surprisingly tasty! So what are these strange vegetables – what do they look like and how do they taste? Here is my…

When it comes to food, Japan always scores high – both in refined dishes and tasty street foods and the so-called B-Gourmet. From the ancestral sushi to the all-popular ramen, Japan is a foodie paradise. However, hidden in the dark, there are some foods, each stranger than each other, that you have probably never experienced.…

When visiting Japan, you might be surprised to see the types of food that Japanese people eat. There is a high chance that you will find some things that you have never tasted before. If you ever come across any of these, don’t be afraid to try them; they might taste better than you think.…

Suntory is no stranger when it comes to both alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. In 2017, Suntory surprised the world with not one, but two, unique teas! The fact that these teas are clear and colorless just like mineral water yet taste surprisingly the same as their colored counterparts is what makes them a fad. With…

Even before Japan’s exquisite square watermelons made headlines, unique and exotic fruits already existed in the country’s natural flora. One of which is akebi, a native fruit mainly cultivated in Japan’s northern Tohoku region, which managed to shock foreigners on their first encounter with it. If you want to find out more about this bizarre,…

Japan is known for its weird and quirky inventions, and this includes food. If you want to try some delicious and unique food while in the country, head to this restaurant in Tokyo and try their ramen that has blue-colored broth! Ramen Kipposhi and Their Blue Ramen 拡散希望緊急募集です。曜日 月火木金土日時間 10〜15 17〜22従業員募集アルバイト、社員問わずカフェみたいなラーメン店で働きたい方お客さんの笑顔が溢れるお店で働きたい方待遇応相談皆様のお力をお貸しください！よろしくお願いします！ pic.twitter.com/1ru3y6ufDJ — KIPPOSHI 拉麺…

When you are in Japan, you will be able to find different varieties of seafood in almost every small to large scale restaurant. Have you eaten enough tuna, salmon, eel, shrimp, scallop, mackerel, octopus and other common seafood in Japan, and are you looking for some more interesting options? Japan is quite well-known for its…

While traditional parfait may feature fruit and sprinkle toppings, Japan ventures into new territory that is making people rave about it. Apparently, they are now using unexpected ingredients to garnish this iconic dessert. The country’s love for parfait and seafood may just be the thing to bring your dessert cravings to a whole new level!…

I had never heard of fruit ramen until recently but this dish is surprisingly really good! This new kind of addictive ramen can be found in various places around Tokyo. If you want to find out where to try this interesting ramen variation, then check out the list below! 1. Papapapapine View this post on…

Japan may be a land filled with a variety of different cuisines but it is also home to a range of rather rare-tasting delicacies. The Japanese term for this is “chinmi” which literally means “rare taste”, so chinmi cuisine is usually considered strange and to be an acquired taste. Some may be too much for…