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The earliest mention of wasabi is from an archeological site dated 685, indicating the long history of this beloved Japanese condiment. Native to Japan, the wasabi plant is difficult to grow,…

Mention “dessert” or “pastries” and Japan may not immediately come to mind but in fact, the Japanese do have a sweet tooth. Known as “suitsu” (sweets), these treats are not necessarily enjoyed as…

In a laboratory of a University in Japan lies the future of the perfect food.

You probably wondering what is a perfect food?

A laboratory located in Kyoto main…

We had an opportunity to do an interview with John M. who works for Nippon Shokken U.S.A out of the Chicago Office. Nippon Shokken is…

An Izakaya style restaurant is a type of Japanese food and drinking establishment that were anciently used as casual places by Japanese as a relaxing point after a day’s work. The name originated…

Tobiko is a small, orange, pearl-like substance that is basically flying fish roe little eggs, usually sprinkled on top of assorted Japanese cuisines as garnish. Tobiko is usually…

Ippodo Tea Company has been open since April 2013 in midtown Manhattan, New York City(NYC), and is the first outpost…

The popularity of Japanese whisky/whiskey continues to rise, and although this distinctive beverage has often been touted as the "next big thing", it is far from a passing fad. The Japanese have…

Japanese beer is very popular not only in Japan, but all around the world – and that is perfectly understandable, given the different types of beer that you can find from Japan. Beer is the most…