Do Japanese Eat Sushi Everyday?
Why do the Japanese live so long? It is well known that Japanese people live long lives. In fact, according to a 2013 survey by the...
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...
The Anti-Diabetes Diet - (5) The Importance of Regular Meals
3 square meals You might be surprised to learn that the most important thing isn't so much what you eat, but when. That's right: you...
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...
The Anti-Diabetes Diet - (4) Know Your Calorie Quota
We have looked at how to calculate your optimal weight at the previous article. Now, let's use that figure to calculate how many calories...
Prawn & Sake Festival #1 - Foods! (Video)
A special movie filmed for the Prawn Festival at Mashike, Hokkaido in Japan. This part 1 features "Foods". Enjoy the lively scenes of...
