The Actual Reason There’s Plastic Grass in Your Bento
Ever wondered why there’s plastic grass in your bento box? We’ll explain why bento grass (or sushi grass) exists and where the culture of using it came from.
Culinary Culture
Japanese culinary culture is extremely interesting and unique, but can be confusing, especially for those new to Japanese dining.
In this category, our insiders demystify all your questions about Japanese food culture, from the basics all the way up to pro topics for even the most advanced Japanophiles.
Why do Japanese wash rice and what is “no-wash rice”?
Why wash rice? Is washing rice really necessary? The science behind washing rice and why the Japanese are turning to “no-wash rice” instead.
‘Hibachi’ Probably Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Does
Hibachi is a word that is now in common usage, but what it means abroad and in Japan are two different things. So, just what does hibachi actually mean?
Japanese School Lunch: Why it’s Awesome and One Reason it’s Not (with photos)
Japanese school lunch in photos over an entire year. First-hand experience of what the school lunch system in Japan gets right and one major thing it doesn’t.