

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...


The Anti-Diabetes Diet - (7) Sugar and Alcohol
What's your vice? You might have a sweet tooth, or maybe you can’t resist that next beer. Whichever your vice, both substances have...


"Tofu Shira-Ae"
Simple dressing Tofu with carrots and sauce Ingredients (serves 4) 200g Carrots 300g Tofu 3 tbsp White sesame seeds 1/2 tbsp Honey 1 tbsp...


Fried Maitake Gyoza (Video)
Vegetarian gyoza dumplings filled with healthy Maitake mushrooms! Ingredients (serves 6) 24 gyoza skins 200g maitake mushrooms 60g of...


Shredded Potato with Vinegar
A simple and healthy dish which goes well with salad too! Ingredients (serves 4) 2 potatoes 1/2 cucumber 2 tbsp vinegar 1 tbsp soy sauce...


Chicken Breast and Cucumber with Dried Plums (Umeboshi)
A refreshing dish perfect for hot days or for when you don’t have much of an appetite. Also a great dish for dieters! Ingredients (serves...


Honey Orange Tea Gelee
A Healthy and Refreshing Fruit Dessert! Ingredients (serves 4) 2pcs oranges 5g gelatin 300cc tea 2 tbsp honey A little mint Method 1....


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...