Potatoes - A Great Source of Vitamin C
A food enjoyed the world over Potatoes are eaten in every corner of the world, and my home prefecture of Hokkaido happens to be Japan’s...
Adzuki - Super Healthy Bean
Beans are fantastic for restoring energy, preventing weight gain, and for your looks too! Whether you toss them in a salad, let them...
Eggplant - The secret is in the purple skin!
Don’t let your daughter-in-law eat eggplant in the fall! Who can resist those ripe eggplants piled on the store shelf, with their rich...
Soba - Rutin Keeps You Young
As central to the Japanese diet as rice Soba is deeply rooted in Japanese food culture as a staple on par with rice and udon. Soba...
Dashi Stock and Umami
The goodness and umami flavor of dashi stock In Japan, dashi stock, which is usually extracted from dried bonito, konbu seaweed, dried...
Konjac & Shirataki - Ultimate Health Foods
The ultimate low calorie, gluten-free health foods! We in Japan have been eating konjac and shirataki for centuries. Both are made from...
Natto — Japan’s Comfort Food
The world’s least favorite Japanese food Natto — or fermented soybeans — is an essential part of Japanese food culture. In fact, you are...
Katsuobushi (Bonito Flakes) — A Concentrated Shot of Nutrition
A centuries-long tradition To make katsuobushi, fresh bonito fish is gutted, boiled for about an hour, then smoked and dried. These...
Pork - Packed with Essential Nutrients
Great for fatigue and mental health Pork wasn’t always a traditional part of the Japanese diet: in fact, it wasn’t until the 19th century...
Fish - Packed with Health Benefits
Stay slim with fish oil! In Japan, we eat fish practically every day. We love the taste, and know it’s good for us, so we often make it...