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Now that the weather’s finally getting warmer and we're coming out of winter hibernation, you may be looking for cooler dishes to beat the heat. If you live anywhere like our hometown of Osaka, it gets quite humid, with summer temperatures reaching up to around 37°C (98.6°F). So what’s a noodle lover to do?

What makes Okinawa cuisine so special in Japan? With Chinese, Southeast Asian, and American influences, Okinawan dishes feature a range of ingredients not often found in mainland Japanese cuisine. Okinawa has the highest number of centenarians (people who are at...

The Osakan people take their food seriously and always has. This means that Osaka has tons of delicious food in the city and is even the birthplace of Japanese food favorites like okonomiyaki and takoyaki.

New Year's is one of the most important holidays in Japan, but how do you get ready to make sure you start off 2024 on the right foot? Read all about how to prepare for a great year ahead, Japanese-style.

Japan is famous for its massive variety of noodles. Ramen, udon, soba, somen... The list goes on and on. Yet among Japan’s noodle varieties one stands out for its unique preparation method and strong flavor: Yakisoba!

Yatai history stretches back over a thousand years, and although they still exist today, their numbers have sadly declined. Read on to discover the history of yatai, what they sell, the reasons for their decline and where they still thrive in modern Japan.