Nissin Foods is a food company based in Japan. It focuses on the production of instant noodles and other popular convenience foods. The company is based in Osaka and has built a global market for…

Kikkoman is a major food company from Japan. It largely focuses on the production of seasoning products and soy sauce. The company also has interests in beverages, sake juice, and other flavoring…

Gyozas are popular Japanese dumplings. Wrapped in a thin veil of dough, these dumplings are filled with ground meat and vegetables as well. Although the dish has become a staple in Japanese…

It is sometimes difficult for vegetarians visiting Japan to find the right food for their dietary preferences. This is because fish seems to be a staple in Japan and can be found in everything…

You’ve probably heard about bamboo shoots and how crisp, chewy, and delicious they are. Bamboo shoots, popularly known in China as Sun Jian, are edible freshly erupting culms of the bamboo plant.…

Made from roasted barley and consumed as a calming tea, Mugicha can be consumed as a hot or cold beverage depending on your preferences. Barley is a healthy grain that’s not only free from…

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The Konjac plant is a perennial herb that belongs to the Amorphophallus plant family. It grows mostly in tropical and subtropical regions of eastern Asia, including countries…

Ever since the vegan lifestyle blew up, tofu has become a mainstay in a lot of “meat alternative” dishes. However, the kind of tofu you get in Japan is very different from tofu that you get in…