Kakinoha Zushi is a type of pressed sushi that is found throughout Japan, but more notably in the region of Nara. This region encompasses the Kansai, the Osaka and Kyoto territories. Like the…

The love raw fish has been growing in popularity across North America.  We all know it as sashimi.  The question comes to many of us, is what kind of fish can we eat raw?  They…

This is probably one of the most unusual seafood you may see in a Japanese or Asian restaurant.  This little guy is called the squilla and is from the crustacean’s family (shrimp). 

The…

One interesting unique delicacy in Japan that was popular in the past, but still can be found in some stores is Inago.  Inago…

Did you know that in Japan, there exist many different types of tofu?  If you don’t know what tofu is, it’s basically soy bean that has been fermented also known as bean curd..  The process starts…

Kamaboko is a Japanese fish cake and is becoming quite popular outside the country of Japan.  It is known by other English names such as fish paste, fish loaf, fish cake, and even fish sausage.…

Ramen has been quite popular in North America for several years and many Japanese restaurants have been adding their own spin of Ramen dishes to their menus.  The popularity has spurred several…

Rice is one of the primary crops grown in Japan. Fields filled with rice crops is the most common view in Japan.  It is regarded as the traditional food that forms part of the Japanese meals and…