Miso - A Traditional Probiotic Seasoning
A traditional Japanese health food made from soybeans Miso, a uniquely Japanese seasoning made from fermented soybeans, is gaining...
Soybean Powder (Kinako)
Kinako - a little-known superfood! Kinako is made by grinding roasted soybeans, which are known in Japan as “the meat of the field”. We...
Yellowtail — A Rich Source of EPA and DHA Fatty Acids
The ambitious fish! The fish known as yellowtail in the West actually goes by different names in Japan depending on the stage of growth:...
Soy Sauce - A Universally Adored Seasoning!
Soy sauce is a miracle seasoning It goes with everything, and just a dash is enough to transform a dish into something spectacular. It is...
Sweet Potatoes - "Satsuma Imo"
A rich source of Vitamin C Come fall, many different varieties of sweet potato ("Satsuma Imo" in Japanese) start to appear on the market...
Umeboshi — A Super Nutritious Plum
An umeboshi a day keeps the doctor away Dried plums — umeboshi in Japanese — are so nutritious that we Japanese go as far as to say that...
Unagi — Japanese Traditional Eel
An ugly and mysterious fish I believe that eel is eaten in certain other parts of the world beyond Japan, but it is by no means common...
Cod - World-widely Popular White Fish
The low-calorie, low-fat white fish that is popular the world over! Cod might be the best known type of white fish, and it is certainly...
Nagaimo - Japan’s Much Loved Gooey Potato
Prized for its gooey texture While its trademark gooey texture may not win Nagaimo (Chinese Yam) many fans around the world, in Japan it...
Scallops - The Diet-Friendly Shellfish
The versatile scallop Scallops are popular all over the world, and Japan is no exception. Their chunky adductor muscles (the part you...
