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A fishing boat going out for the early morning catch at first light in Onagawa. Strings of buoys can be seen on the moving boat, which is surrounded by birds flying around it. Mountains can be seen in the distance.

A Guide to Onagawa’s Michi-no-Eki: Where and What to Eat and Drink in this Gorgeous Port Town

Onagawa’s newly awarded Michi-no-Eki is a delightful showcase of Onagawa’s food and drink offerings, and a testament to a town that never gives up.

A tebura BBQ plate ready to be grilled. The plate has scallops. squid, various cuts of meat, peppers, corn, mushroom, zucchini and sweet potato, and is garnished with a sprig of fennel.

What is Tebura: The Meaning and Culture Behind It and the Advent of the Tebura BBQ

What is tebura? Learn about the meaning and culture behind tebura, and how the word is used in the food and service industry, particularly Japanese BBQ.

Spicy Japanese condiments: A small white dish with an orange and brown rooster on the front filled with deep red rayu oil. Lots of chopped red chilis can be seen in the oil and are piled up in the center making a peak above the oil. The bowl sits on a natural wooden tabletop.

7 Spicy Japanese Condiments to Add Heat to Your Next Meal

Introducing you to seven spicy Japanese condiments that will have you re-evaluating the assumption that Japanese cuisine lacks a hot punch.

A wooden masu cup filled with a light-brown sake kasu paste that has been formed into a peak.

A Guide to Sake Kasu and How to Use It

Sake kasu, or sake lees, is an extremely versatile and nutritious ingredient. Here’s what it is, the different types available, and how to use them.

A ceramic nabe pot on a portable gas stove filled with seri nabe ingredients ready to be cooked. This includes of course seri and its roots, as well as mushroom, carrot, tofu and chicken. A plate with additional ingredients can be seen in the background.

Miyagi Prefecture Food: 12 Delicious Signature Dishes to Try on Your Next Visit

Miyagi Prefecture has lots to offer when it comes to food. We’ll introduce you to the specialty foods of the region and where to try them.

A chunk of firm tofu with two slices cut off on a wooden board. The indentation of the muslin cloth used to strain the tofu can be seen on its surface. A knife is resting to the left of the tofu and some chopped up coriander (cilantro) to the right.

A Guide to the Different Types of Tofu in Japanese Cuisine

What is tofu and what are the different types of tofu used in Japanese cuisine? We’ll explain what they are and how to use them, as well as how tofu is made.

Sendai Food Guide: A shot of the Sendai city skyline at night.

Sendai Food Guide: What to Eat in Tohoku’s Biggest City

Sendai, Japan has long been on the map domestically for its rich food culture. Here are some Sendai food specialties to whet your appetite on your next visit.

Japanese food emoji: Various Japanese emoji with Mount Fuji in the center, and a feather and an eggplant on either side. On the

Japanese Food Emoji: Why the World Can Thank Japan for the Eggplant Emoji and More

Have you ever wondered why there are so many Japanese food emoji? And why an eggplant was considered so important to include? The answer is surprising!

Japanese Food Names: one piece of ikura sushi sitting directly on a dark gray surface.

From ‘Pan’ to ‘Ikura’: The Surprising Origin of Common Japanese Food Names

Tempura and ikura are not originally Japanese words? We’ll delve into the origin of some common Japanese food names and the foreign languages they come from.