Japanese cuisine is known for its variety of sauces, which play an important role in many dishes. Each sauce has its own flavour and consistency, which can influence the flavour and texture of the food. We have collected some of the most popular Japanese sauces...
Spring is slowly approaching and with it the cherry blossom season, which is so popular in Japan. The white-pink blossom of the cherry trees, called sakura in Japan, stands for new beginnings and, of course, beauty, but also for transience and impermanence...
Many countries have sandwiches, but Japan? There is bento, of course! You're probably also a fan of the numerous snacks that the Japanese whip up from their bags when they're out and about. We tell you how you can create your own bento...
We are at the beginning of the new year and want to take a look at the culinary New Year traditions in Japan. Did you know, for example, that long noodles symbolise a long life?...