The classic sushi you’re probably familiar with is usually made up of a handful of select ingredients: cooked rice, nori, and either fish, meat, or vegetables. However, not all sushi follows this same principle. If you are not very familiar with sushi, it might surprise you to learn that not all sushi is made with …
Tempura sushi might sound a little odd, especially due to sushi being raw fish and tempura being a light batter. Doesn’t that make it not sushi? Often called a shrimp tempura roll, it is essentially deep fried prawns (known as ebi in Japanese) wrapped in seaweed and sticky rice to create a roll. The reason …
Are you struggling with some common mistakes made when making sushi? Image source Sushi-making can sound easy, right? After all, all you need to do is prepare some sticky rice, add some vinegar to taste, and then roll it up with some raw fish, vegetables, or whatever else you want. This is, admittedly, easier said …
Image source Even though Tokyo’s train system is very convenient, there will still be moments when you need to hail a taxi in Tokyo. Taking a taxi in Tokyo for long-distance journeys will cost you far more than other public transportation. However, you can almost always count on having a comfortable and secure experience. This …
Tea is more than just a hot beverage in Japan. It is part of a Japanese tea ceremony with a lot of cultural significance. A tea ceremony takes a lot of planning. This is because such an essential ritual stands for peace, harmony, respect, and purity. Discover additional information about the background of Japanese tea …
Contrary to popular belief, you can eat ramen raw. However, it does depend on which ramen you mean. When it comes to packaged and dry ramen that you need to add boiling water to ‘cook’ it, then feel free to eat it as a crunchy snack. In fact, there are places in South Korea that …
The Japanese spider crab might look very scary, but can you actually eat one? You may have even heard that they are poisonous. Yes, spider crabs are edible. In fact, they are enjoyed in many areas of Japan. Often they are caught off Japan’s main island, Honshu. A lot of Japanese natives love the sweet …
High grade wagyu is the most expensive beef in the world – but why? What could possibly make one type of beef cost so much more than a regular steak that you find at the grocery store? If you would like to find out, then just stay with us. We will be going over everything …
Soba is another type of iconic Japanese noodle along with udon and ramen. These types of noodles are known for having a rich and nutty flavor. They also resemble the look of spaghetti, only that they are brown instead. Traditionally made soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour and nothing else. However, these days sometimes …
Japan is full of delicious food – from sushi to gyoza, there are unlimited options in between. Today, we will be focusing on gyoza – a type of Japanese dumpling that is taking the world by storm. Since gyoza is becoming increasingly popular, you may have a few questions – what are they? Are there …
