Hamburg Steaks or Hanbaagu/Hambaagu in the Japan Times
A brief history of the hambaagu in Japan. continue reading...
What Japanese kids like to eat, now and then
Japanese kids like western style food a lot it. continue reading...
The history of ranking restaurants in Edo, plus eggs in Japan
Eggs, plus the history of ranking restaurants and food in Japan. continue reading...
The history of corn in Japan and a recipe for chilled corn soup
My latest article in the Japan Times is about the history of corn (maize) in Japan, and includes a recipe for chilled corn soup that’s really easy to make. continue reading...
Kanten vs. agar plus tokoroten in the Japan Times, plus a sweet version
About the difference between kanten and agar, plus cool, slippery glassy noodles. continue reading...
All about mirin in The Japan Times
Did you know that mirin used to a a high class, expensive beverage rather than a cooking ingredient? continue reading...
Goryo Hamaguchi: Earthquakes, Modern Medicine and Yamasa Soy Sauce
The life of a remarkable man, who used his wealth to help people in many meaningful ways. continue reading...
Tokyo vs. Paris, Japan vs. France, from a food point of view
Is Tokyo really a better place for a tourist to visit than Paris? As a Tokyo-native and current resident of France, I may have a few thoughts on that. ^_^ continue reading...
Bamboo shoot (takenoko) article in the Japan Times
A new article in the Japan Times about bamboo shoots, a quintessential springtime vegetable. continue reading...
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