Japanese Food you Need to Know: Onigiri
Rice is the cornerstone of Japanese Cuisine. Therefore, it’s appropriate to begin this series with what may be the ultimate rice dish – Onigiri. Onigiri, or rice balls have been around for some 1,200 years. During that time, they have served several purposes, from simple labor food to a grab and go meal for busy […]
JAPANESE FOODS THAT FREAK OUT AMERICANS
One of the things that trouble many people, especially Americans in Japan is that the food, although fantastic, can be intimidating. Whenever I am asked about how to make someone’s first trip to Japan most successful, I always tell them to lean into the food. Eat first, ask what it is later. I have long […]
One of the Unwritten Rules of Japan: Trust the Line!
I learned this one the hard way. A few years ago, I went to Fukuoka to experience its famous Yatai culture. Yatai are small mobile food stall style restaurants that pop up in the evenings along certain streets and river walks across the country. Like food trucks in that the seating is limited and the […]