Like this post? Help us by sharing it! By now, everyone knows that Japanese food is about more than just raw fish. In fact, it’s about so much more that it can be difficult to know where to begin. There’s Michelin-starred, multi-course, haute cuisine — but there’s also out-of-this-world ramen to be had for a […]
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A grain of truth: Japanese rice
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! There’s one foodstuff that’s so intrinsic to Japan that word for it cooked (gohan ご飯, also meshi) is also the general meaning of “meal”. It’s part of the fabric of life. You guessed it, we’re talking about the humble grain: rice Rice has been cultivated in Japan […]
The conbini is king: a one stop shop for life
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Lawson store - Mount Fuji, Shizuoka
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! It’s late, you’re tempted to watch another episode of your favourite TV series and a snack would be the cherry-on-top to your night in. But how to find a place that can give you exactly what you’re craving? Maybe you want a sandwich. Maybe you want ice […]
Paper screens – Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! In a slight departure from the world of literature, we’d like to bring you some inspiration from the screen that provides a humbling insight into the life of a true Japanese artisan, and the shokunin kishitsu, the dedicated spirit of the craftsman, that he embodies. Jiro Dreams of Sushi – A film […]
Exploring Japanese wine in the Kōfu Basin
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Kashioyama Daizenji Temple (Grape Temple)
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! The origin of Japanese wine is still open for debate… Recently, evidence of ancient grape fermentation has been used by those who support an early origin story. The Jōmon people who inhabited the Japanese archipelago from 14,000 BCE to 1000 BCE are said to have used fermentation […]
The exemplary craftsmanship of a kaiseki meal
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! If you’ve been to Japan, you may have eaten a kaiseki meal. You definitely wouldn’t forget it, that’s for sure. Simply put, a kaiseki meal is a traditional Japanese multi-course feast for both the eyes and the stomach. With sometimes up to a dozen or more courses, […]
Like this post? Help us by sharing it! If you’ve been to Japan, you may have eaten a kaiseki meal. You definitely wouldn’t forget it, that’s for sure. Simply put, a kaiseki meal is a traditional Japanese multi-course feast for both the eyes and the stomach. With sometimes up to a dozen or more courses, […]