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Inspired by Japanese potato salad, this hearty kabocha salad combines the natural sweetness of squash with savory bacon, earthy mushrooms, and Japanese seasonings. Finished with toasted nuts for a delightful crunch, it's a flavorful side dish that's perfect for fall!

Learn how to make silky Japanese chawanmushi topped with a fragrant yuzu mushroom ankake sauce. No steamer needed—just a pot or frying pan!

What is mirin, and how is it used in Japanese cooking? Learn how mirin is made, how it differs from sake and sugar, the types of mirin products available, and the cooking effects that make it such an important Japanese seasoning.

Daigaku imo is a classic Japanese sweet potato snack coated in a glossy syrup and finished with black sesame seeds. This easy recipe shows you how to make this comforting autumn treat at home.

Learn how to make shibukawa-ni, a traditional Japanese chestnut preserve simmered in sweet syrup with the inner skin left intact. This step-by-step recipe explains how to prepare the chestnuts, remove bitterness, and build a rich, layered flavor.

Discover mochi sweets in Kamikawa, Hokkaido, where a long tradition of mochi rice cultivation lives on in locally made treats featuring regional ingredients and local flavors.

Discover Kamikawa Ramen in Hokkaido, where five local shops share the same noodles but serve completely different bowls. Explore each shop, my favorite ramen picks, and the local food culture behind them.

A light and refreshing seafood shio yakisoba made with shio koji, lemon, shrimp, scallops, squid, and asparagus. This Japanese salt stir-fried noodle recipe is perfect for summer.

Learn how to make shio koji, an easy salted rice koji seasoning, in a rice cooker. This guide explains what shio koji is, how to make it, and simple ways to use it in everyday cooking.

This cold tantanmen udon features chewy noodles in a creamy, spicy sesame soup, topped with savory ground pork. A refreshing summer twist on Japanese-style tantanmen.