2 Feb | Michelle Lam |No Comments
Kaiseki Ryouri – Historical Haute Cuisine
Kaiseki ryouri evolved throughout the ages. From simple meals served at a tea ceremony to fancy Heian imperial court cuisine with influence from the Buddhist boom during the Kamakura period, to the emphasis upon balance from the Muromachi age of Samurais, modern Kaiseki cuisine has been shaped by many aspects of Japanese culture and history – and now you can taste these dishes too.
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29 Jan | Sneha Nagesh |No Comments
Popular Japanese Winter Sweets
Traditional sweets in japan reflect the seasons in both ingredients and appearance. Inspired by nature, these delicious and beautiful desserts are a must try when you visit in Japan.
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27 Dec | Nick Colaccino |No Comments
Mochitsuki: The Traditional Art of Making Mochi
While mochi is enjoyed year-round, it is particularly popular during the New Year’s holiday when families come together. This is important, because the traditional method of making mochi takes time and a lot of helping hands…
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23 Aug | Eleonora Badellino |No Comments
SA-SHI-SU-SE-SO The Basic Rules of Japanese Cooking
When you decide to start cooking Japanese Food in your kitchen, you realized that just having the best ingredients is not enough if you want to prepare a good meal…
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21 Aug | Nick Colaccino |No Comments
Ayu: Still Time to Enjoy a Taste of Summer
Generally considered to be the most savory river fish in Japan, ayu is a staple food at the many festivals and barbecues throughout the summer months.
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14 Jul | Lauren Shannon |No Comments
Discovering an Ancient Art Form in the Modern World
Hidden and exclusive you can find a dining and theatrical experience in the heart of Nihonbashi. It’s very location is mysterious and as you enter you are transported back in time and into a new world…
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17 Jun | Tina |No Comments
All about Japanese Knives
Knives. One of the top selling souvenirs people want from Japan. Japanese made knives come from a long history of sword making passed down generation to generation. These knives are skillfully handcrafted, beautiful, and highly specialized.
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22 Apr | Kay Knofi |No Comments
Anime and Food – A Tasty Relationship
You may have seen Japanese anime as a child and, like myself, have been mesmerized by the food that the characters ate. It seemed so otherworldly, a far cry from the lunch meat sandwiches my mum used to make me for school. The thing was – I had no clue what any of it was! I’d never seen them in real life before…
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4 Mar | Nick Colaccino |No Comments
Sakuramochi: See Beautiful Cherry Blossoms, then Eat Them?!
Salt and sugar help the world go ‘round. These two essential nutrients are what give sakura mochi its popular appeal. Rest assured: you are supposed to eat the leaf!
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1 Mar | Lucy Dayman |No Comments
A Crash Course on The Japanese Tea Ceremony
Far more than just a way to enjoy delicious matcha tea and sweets, the Japanese tea ceremony is a tradition that goes back to the ninth century. The origins of the ceremony have roots in Zen Buddism, a religious practice introduced from China.
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Cherry Blossom 🌸 season is just about a month away! It’s inspiring too see all the seasonal snacks, tea and foods as we all start anticipating and dreaming about Spring! #sakura #cherrblossomseason #japaninspring #winterisalmostover
So honored to have @budtravelstheworld on our Shibuya Food Tour!!!! And thanks for the great posts!
Hidden gems tour with local food, stories and exploring tiny streets and vintage vibes. #tokyofoodtour
Want to know how great a food tour can be? Take a look and see 👀 #foodtour #arigatojapan (sound on)
Tokyo Street Food! QUESTION: Best way to spend an evening in Shibuya? ANSWER: By eating great food with us of course! #tokyofoodtour #eattheworld
