Battera Sushi/Vinegary Mackerel
Saba is said to be a representative of silver-skinned fish. Fresh and fatty saba is really tasty as sushi and sashimi.
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Soba has been widely popular as a common food in Japan. Soba is served both hot and cold throughout all 4 seasons. Cold soba is easy to eat when you have a smal... Read More »
Sushi Octopus
Octopus, called Tako in Japanese, is one of the delicious and affordable sushi toppings. Despite of its appearance, octopus is so tasty that t... Read More »
Sea urchins have many sharp and dark-colored spines outside, but we can find the bright golden roe (gonads) inside. The sea urchin roe is one of the most popula... Read More »
"Sticky foods" are generally rich in nutrients and good for your skin. They are great ingredients for busy people who have no time to cook healthy meals.
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What Is Anago?
“Anago (穴子: Japanese conger) is quite popular and essential for Edomae-sushi. Anago cannot be eaten raw. To eat as sushi, it is simmered w... Read More »
What Is Umeshu ?
“Umeshu” is local alcohol drink in Wakayama prefecture. Ume is a plum and it is very good for our health. Ume includes citric acid so t... Read More »
Japanese people have been eating Japanese pickles for a very long time. The pickles are one of the most amazing super foods because you can take in a lot of ric... Read More »
Some fish have different names according to the stage of growth. Such fish is generally called “shusse-uo (literally "a fish that makes career").” Ma... Read More »
Photo: Nagano Prefecture Tourism Association
What is Oyaki?
Oyaki, a dumpling made from wheat flour or buckwheat flour, with vegetables or pickles are inside... Read More »
