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A bowl of udon noodles in a brown soup with seaweed on top

Udon Noodles: A Nakama Noodles Guide

You all know that we love ramen, but they aren't the only noodles that Japan is famous for. In fact, there are two types of noodles that have a very...

Udon Noodles: A Nakama Noodles Guide

You all know that we love ramen, but they aren't the only noodles that Japan is famous for. In fact, there are two types of noodles that have a very...

A colorful sign reading Dotonbori at the entrance to the area

Dotonbori: Osaka's Vibrant Foodie Paradise

Osaka is an amazing place for food. And although you can find good food all over the prefecture and Osaka City, one vibrant area acts as a foodie’s paradise. That...

Dotonbori: Osaka's Vibrant Foodie Paradise

Osaka is an amazing place for food. And although you can find good food all over the prefecture and Osaka City, one vibrant area acts as a foodie’s paradise. That...

Cups of cold tea sit in front of cold noodles and a bowl of tsuyu dipping sauce

Hot Weather Noodles: Tsukemen, Zaru Soba, and N...

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...

Hot Weather Noodles: Tsukemen, Zaru Soba, and N...

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...

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...