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A view of Okinawa with the cliffs, waters and mountains

The Cuisine of Okinawa: Japan’s Tropical Paradise

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...

The Cuisine of Okinawa: Japan’s Tropical Paradise

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...

A basket of many yellow yuzu sits on a table

What is Yuzu? The Tasty Citrus Japan Loves

Lovers of Japanese snacks and Japanese ramen might have encountered a tasty, yellow citrus fruit that looks like a lemon but doesn’t quite taste like one. That fruit is called yuzu and...

What is Yuzu? The Tasty Citrus Japan Loves

Lovers of Japanese snacks and Japanese ramen might have encountered a tasty, yellow citrus fruit that looks like a lemon but doesn’t quite taste like one. That fruit is called yuzu and...

Many carp streamers hang from a line for Children's Day and Golden Week

Golden Week: Japan's Springtime Mega Holiday

Working in Japan can be intense, which is why Japan loves its holidays. It’s both a chance to relax and unwind while also observing parts of Japanese culture. One of...

Golden Week: Japan's Springtime Mega Holiday

Working in Japan can be intense, which is why Japan loves its holidays. It’s both a chance to relax and unwind while also observing parts of Japanese culture. One of...

A dorayaki over a plate cut in half to show the castella and red bean layers

Dorayaki: Japan's Traditional Dessert Sandwich

When it comes to traditional Japanese sweets, things like mochi and daifuku tend to dominate the conversation. However, when you actually come here, you’ll find plenty of tasty options to...

Dorayaki: Japan's Traditional Dessert Sandwich

When it comes to traditional Japanese sweets, things like mochi and daifuku tend to dominate the conversation. However, when you actually come here, you’ll find plenty of tasty options to...

A plate with a couple of mini daifuku with one cut in half to show the red bean paste

Daifuku: A Mochi Treat Stuffed with Deliciousness

When we talk about Japanese ramen, it is often a savory affair. That being said, ramen can leave you craving something sweet afterward. Some opt for sweets like chocolate or...

Daifuku: A Mochi Treat Stuffed with Deliciousness

When we talk about Japanese ramen, it is often a savory affair. That being said, ramen can leave you craving something sweet afterward. Some opt for sweets like chocolate or...

Several Zenpop boxes with many ramen cups and bowls in front

Ramen News: What Zenpop's Ramen Box Closing Mea...

Did you hear the news? If you haven’t, the news is that Zenpop is closing both its snack box and its ramen box. We’re here with a little more information...

Ramen News: What Zenpop's Ramen Box Closing Mea...

Did you hear the news? If you haven’t, the news is that Zenpop is closing both its snack box and its ramen box. We’re here with a little more information...