A light and fragrant side dish that captures the taste of early spring. Nanohana, or rapeseed blossoms, have a subtle bitterness that pairs beautifully with simple Japanese seasonings.

The egg sandwich is a simple type long loved in Japan.
It features a rich egg salad made with basic ingredients, sandwiched between fluffy white bread.

Nerikiri is a type of traditional Japanese upper-class wagashi (fresh confectionery), made primarily from a dough kneaded with white bean paste combined with ingredients like gyuhi (sweet rice paste) or yamato imo (Japanese yam) as binders.

Recipes for Sharing Japanese Home Cooking and Traditional Sweets to the World: Carrot shiri shiri is a homely Okinawan local dish, made by stir-frying shredded carrots and eggs into a simple side. Adding canned tuna or pork boosts the volume. It's perfect for bento boxes or make-ahead meals, and a vitamin-rich side dish.

Recipes for Sharing Japanese Home Cooking and Traditional Sweets to the World- Fresh Iwate Prefecture oysters are now in peak winter season, offering a fresh and delightful taste. Tossing them with simple homemade ponzu creates a refreshing dish. It can be made in just a few minutes using common household ingredients.

Recipes for Sharing Japanese Home Cooking and Traditional Sweets to the World- Otoso is a spiced sake traditionally enjoyed at New Year’s in Japan to pray for good health and longevity. It is made by steeping a blend of medicinal herbs, known as tososan, in sake or mirin. This festive drink is believed to drive away evil spirits and bring vitality for the year ahead.

Kimchi taught by a Korean friend is a handy and easy-to-make dish. It's a food you should definitely incorporate during the season for delicious Chinese cabbage.

Amazake is a traditional Japanese sweet beverage made from rice koji or sake lees. Often called a “drinkable IV drip” for its rich nutritional value, it contains glucose, essential amino acids, and B vitamins, which are believed to promote health and beauty.

Oden is a traditional Japanese stewed dish, beloved as a winter staple. Various ingredients are simmered slowly in a dashi broth made from bonito flakes and kelp, typically seasoned with soy sauce and mirin.

A dessert that's perfect for party season is one you can easily prepare ahead of time. With home made matcha jelly, it takes only five minutes to make, saving you plenty of time on the day of the event.

Recommended simple yet luxurious-looking appetizers for entertaining focus on color coordination, plating techniques, and seasoning tips. For example, using a platter arrangement or serving in glasses can create an even more elegant presentation.

Homemade dressings that are easy to make taste so much better than store-bought ones. Try making them yourself with ingredients you already have at home. As home parties become more frequent this season, it's a great make-ahead option to have on your menu.

Pintxos made with tofu and cherry tomatoes are an easy-to-make, colorful Japanese-style finger food that adds a light yet festive touch perfect for parties.

Desserts are essential for home parties and birthday celebrations, but if you’re not used to baking, things can sometimes go wrong. That’s why today, we’re sharing a simple yet stunning dessert recipe: coffee jelly.

Hijiki and lotus root simmered dish is a classic Japanese preserved side dish with a gentle, long-lasting popularity. It features the crunchy texture of lotus root and the tenderness of hijiki, and adding ingredients like carrot is recommended.

Dried persimmon is a traditional Japanese dried fruit made by peeling persimmons and drying them in the sun. Mostly astringent persimmons are used, and as they dry, the tannins that cause astringency are transformed, resulting in a strong sweetness and rich flavor.

Agedashi tofu is a beloved Japanese dish that’s now gaining fans all over the world. In this recipe, you’ll learn how to make a delicious “no-fry” version that’s lighter, quicker, and just as flavorful!

Just stir-fry your leftover vegetables and top your instant ramen!
Enjoy a quick, easy, and delicious bowl of ramen with no extra fuss.

The three-mushroom mixed rice is a perfect dish to savor the flavors of autumn, where freshly harvested new-season rice and seasonal mushrooms bring out the best in each other for a truly delicious result.