Japchae History: Origins of the Famous Korean Noodles
A Noodle Dish that Originally Had Zero Noodles. Japchae, which is a stir-fried glass noodle dish meaning “mixture of vegetables,” is one...
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Macaroon versus Macaron – They’re Different, But Also Kind of Related
Know What’s What. Two different desserts often mispronounced. And yet, they are actually related! Learn the similarities and differences between macaroon versus...
Teppanyaki versus Yakiniku
The Differences between Japan’s Grilled Meats Eating beef in Japan is an experience. And there are so many variations to how you...
Scone Debate: Cream or Jam First?
Explaining the Great Scone Debate. When it comes to eating scones, one thing is certain – break the scones horizontally in half...
Kansai versus Kanto – Unraveling the Rivalry
Originally posted April 28, 2017 Japan’s Regional Rivalries As a frequent traveler to Japan, every trip between Osaka and Tokyo unravels the...
Real Wasabi versus Fake Wasabi
Have you had the real deal? As sushi fans, we’ve all experienced that sensation of that zing going straight through your nose...
Salted Butter Benefits: The Case for Salted Butter
It’s Actually Pretty Great. The difference is simple – salted butter is churned with salt whereas unsalted butter does not contain salt....
French Dressing & Italian Dressing, Not Actually From France & Italy
Spoiler Alert: They’re Actually American. Much like German chocolate cake that’s not from Germany, French Dressing and Italian Dressing are not from...
Best Seasonal Foods & Ingredients in Japan
Originally posted April 2, 2017 Seasonal Foods of Japan Japan is the perfect destination all year round because the deliciously fresh seasonal...
Three Kings Day with King’s Cakes
Originally posted January 3, 2019 Three Kings Day: Cakes & Traditions. Three Kings Day is a Catholic tradition celebrated around the world...