Eating out is often difficult for people with celiac disease or a gluten intolerance. Gluten is the protein found in wheat, barley rye and triticale. Triticale is a fairly new hybrid grain grown…

If washoku is traditional Japanese cuisine, yōshoku is mainly European and American (“Western”) food tweaked by…

In recent years MSG has received a great deal of attention in the media. While this food additive can certainly provide a great deal of extra flavor it also has its downside as well. From…

Do you love sushi but have no idea the different types of Sushi? You've probably more than once stared down at a sushi menu and have wondered what words such…

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Ramen brings with it the inevitable memories of college dorms and low budget emergencies. While it is undoubtedly one of the most…

Japanese people are amazingly open-minded and fearless when it comes to trying out new foods.  This open-mindedness and love of new food has created a real trend in Japan: international foods made…

Okinawan cuisine is very different from mainstream Japanese cuisine. While rice is adopted as a staple, the local food prepared is also completely different. The Ryukyu Kingdom, which is forbearer…