Katsu Sando History & Origins
Western Influence, Japanese Popularity. Today, the katsu sando can be found everywhere in Japan, from convenience stores to train stations to high-end...
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Wagyu History, Origins, & Why It’s So Special
All About the Best Beef in the World. Wagyu straightforwardly translates to “Japanese cow”. Read about the grading system, the wagyu history...
Shokupan History & Origins
All About Japan’s Famous Loaf Bread. Internationally known as “Hokkaido milk bread” or “Japanese milk bread”, shokupan, translated to “food bread” is...
Ramen History of Japan’s Famous Noodle Soup
Slurping up the Strands & Theories of Ramen History. Ramen is undoubtedly one of Japan’s most known food. And beyond the country,...
Japanese Curry History: The Ultimate Comfort Food
Japan’s National Comfort Dish When you think of Japanese comfort foods, ramen might be the first thing that comes to mind. In...
Japanese Cuisine: All You Need to Know About Yakitori
The History, How to Order, What to Order, and Where to Enjoy it in Tokyo Aside from sushi, ramen, tempura, katsu, and...
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...
Best & Worst Times of the Year to Visit Japan
When to Go & When Not to Go to Japan. Like all destinations, there are better and worse times of the year...
Soba History: From the Buckwheat to the Noodle
All About Soba Noodles While “soba” refers to the buckwheat grain, today soba is more synonymous with the buckwheat noodles enjoyed by...
Oden History: Origins of Japan’s Winter Comfort Food
All About Japan’s Favorite Winter Dish. When winter hits, it’s all about soups, stews, and hot comfort food. In Japan, there is...