Love it or hate it, wasabi is one of the more well-known condiments served with Japanese cooking, most commonly served with sushi.

Any meal in Japan is sure to include some form of chopsticks. Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries.

Given that it’s made from sticky rice, just like the Japanese rice cake, and how similar the names are, it’s understandable to assume mochi and Okinawan muchi are the same.

Eat like a local, and try one of hundreds of options of tsumami dishes you’ll find at many restaurants around Japan.

There is something very comforting about sitting around a bubbling hot pot with friends and family. Often rich with a variety of vegetables, hot pots are also very nourishing.

Toshikoshi soba (year-crossing soba noodles) is a traditional food that many Japanese eat every year on December 31.

In Japan, every New Year we eat a variety of foods which form part of the Osechi Ryori (or New Year’s foods) meant to bring us good luck, health and happiness.

How a centuries-old Japanese staple is making waves with unexpected pairings.

If you live on Okinawa, you might have seen a seasoned rice dish called “jyushii.” This Okinawan dish is similar to mainland Japan’s takikomi gohan but features ingredients like fuuchiibaa (artemisia) and chiribira (Chinese chive).

Instant noodles are not just a guilty pleasure. So, try one or all of the options below and itadakimasu!