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Basics of How to Cook Tempura

Tempura is a representative Japanese food. It is as renowned worldwide as other Japanese foods. However, cooking Tempura is difficult, requiring high skills. Today we are going to tell you...

Hario Induction Rice Cooker Casserol is a Good Choice to Cook Delicious Rice!

For Japanese people, delicious rice is a minimum requirement for satisfactory meals. However, cooking delicious rice is not that simple. Today we are going to introduce “Hario Induction Rice Cooker...

How to Select and Use "Bonzaru", a Bamboo Serving Plate

In Japan, bamboo serving plates (“Bonzaru” in Japanese) have been used since ancient times for draining or drying food materials, serving food, etc. They are a very convenient tool that...

How to Make Shiratama Ammitsu

“Ammitsu”, is one of representative Japanese confections and mostly served at shops. Ammitsu is actually easy to make at home. Today we are going to show you how to make Shiratama...

Let's Experience the Profound World of "Nihonshu"!

There are various kinds of liquor including brewed liquor, distilled liquor and mixed liquor. Liquor is an important culture reflecting local customs and history. Today we are going to introduce...

Let's Restore Energy with Eels on a Day of the Ox!

In Japan, there is a custom of eating eels on a day of the ox (called “Ushinohi”). This custom dates back to the Edo Period and it is actually effective...

How to Use Shaved Ice Machine - Let's Enjoy a Japanese Common Summer Sweet!

Shaved ice is a typical sweet that is often served at food stands of summer festivals or souvenir shops at tourist spots. However, it is also made at home. Today...

How to Make Bonito Extract Dashi, the Base of Japanese Cuisine

Dashi (soup broth) is an important element in Japanese cuisine, and learning how to make dashi is the first step for Japanese chefs. Today we are going to show you...

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