In Japan, Aug. 29 is “Yakiniku no hi,” or Day of Yakiniku (barbecued meat).

When American friends come over to my place and ask for water, I hand them green tea stored in my refrigerator.

Yakiniku, known as Japanese BBQ, is a delightful fusion of Korean and Japanese flavors, originating from Korean BBQ.

Korea is a destination with so many exciting places to visit and such great places to eat!

If you live in Japan and want to experience Seoul without taking a trip to South Korea, visit Shin-Okubo in Tokyo.

The Ushikoi yakiniku brand is known as a lean meat (akami) specialist and currently operates across six Tokyo locations.

South Korea and all things Korean have been having their moment for quite a while.

Just like KPOP music, dancing and Korean dramas, dishes and desserts from the Peninsula are a hit in Japan these days.

Kimchi is considered to be a very healthy food and is a staple of Korean cuisine. Some choose to have it as a side but with a little work, you can add this flavorful pickled and spicy dish to other recipes as well.

If you’d like to learn more about how it has changed over the years from one simple dish to having over 200 varieties, plan a trip here!