6 Ways to Make Delish Japanese Main Dishes - Japanese Cooking Recipes

The Only Riverside Dining Restaurant Near Tokyo!
Japan by Food - Oct 02
Kawadoko dining is a unique Japanese dining experience that involves eating on a tatami mat next to or on top of a river in the summer months.

Japan's Iwate hosts first international 'wanko soba' eating contest
NHK - Oct 02
People from around the world gathered in Iwate Prefecture, northeastern Japan, on Sunday for a "soba" noodle eating contest.

Russia mulls joining China in banning Japanese seafood imports
CNA - Sep 28
Japan will examine Russia's announcement that it could join China in banning Japanese seafood imports. It's the latest blow against Tokyo, a month after it started releasing treated radioactive water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant.

Only ONE restaurant on this island of 400 people!
Japanese food craftsman - Sep 28
This island of 400 inhabitants only has one restaurant on the island. This restaurant sustainably gets its fish from the sea in the morning and prepares a delicious omakase lunch and dinner for its customers.

Sushiro introduces 'hygienic' digital conveyor belt sushi
News On Japan - Sep 27
Major sushi chain Sushiro is introducing a new system for ordering sushi that circulates on screens.

Japan Sake and Shochu Maker’s Association Celebrate Sake Day in Japan
wineindustryadvisor.com - Sep 27
October 1 is Sake Day, a busy time of year for sake breweries as they begin to make sake from the newly harvested rice. In the sake industry, there is a period called the brewing year.

Shimonoseki auction heralds start of blowfish season in Japan
NHK - Sep 26
This season's first auction of blowfish has been held in the western Japanese city of Shimonoseki, heralding the arrival of the traditional winter delicacy on the market.

Diving into Flavor of Hokkaido Scallops & 3 Places Where to Eat them in Tokyo!
Japan by Food - Sep 25
Join Shizuka for a journey into the world of Hokkaido Hotate (Scallops) in Tokyo!

Japanese Hardest Food of Tuna - Traditional Smoked Tuna Production Process - Tuna Processing
Noal Farm - Sep 24
Katsuobushi (Japanese: 鰹節) is simmered, smoked and fermented skipjack tuna (sometimes referred to as bonito). It is also known as bonito flakes or broadly as okaka (おかか).

Bento maker linked to food poisoning outbreak suspended
News On Japan - Sep 23
As more people across Japan report health problems after consuming bento meals produced by Yoshidaya in Hachinohe City, Aomori Prefecture, health authorities have ordered a suspension of business.

Nearly 300 people in northern Japan ill after eating 'bento' boxed meals
NHK - Sep 21
Health officials in northern prefecture of Aomori revealed that nearly 300 people have complained of ill health after eating dishes sold by a "bento" boxed-meal maker in the prefecture.

Giant pumpkins entered in contest in Western Japan
NHK - Sep 20
An annual competition featuring dozens of giant pumpkins harvested from across Japan was held on Shodoshima Island, western Japan.

'Aloo Tikki Dijiye': Japanese envoy visits Delhi's Sarojini Nagar; 'I am an Indian now'
Hindustan Times - Sep 19
Hiroshi Suzuki, Japanese envoy to India, has become a social media sensation. Millions of people appreciated the ambassador's love of Indian food and culture.

Just 30mins From Tokyo: KAWAGOE Historic Town Food Tour!
Japan by Food - Sep 18
Just an hour away from Tokyo in Saitama, Kawagoe's cobbled streets, well-preserved historical architecture, and nostalgic ambiance transport visitors back to a bygone era. Often referred to as ‘Koedo’ or ‘Little Edo,’ this charming city resonates with the spirit of Japan's Edo period.

Japanese wine production underway, hot weather raises expectations
News On Japan - Sep 17
In one of Japan's prominent wine-producing regions, Koshu City in Yamanashi Prefecture, the peak season for wine production is underway.

Ramen shops running out of steam
News On Japan - Sep 15
Amid rising steam from the soup, noodles, chashu pork, and seasoned eggs, Japan's highly popular national dish, ramen, is experiencing an unprecedented surge in bankruptcies in 2023.