Dec 18, 20203 minJust A Little Sweet: All About WagashiSoft mochi cakes, delicate bean-filled monaka, sweet dango, round chewy daifuku, and smooth yokan are just a few examples of wagashi--...
Nov 15, 20203 minTakuan: A Zen PickleThere are many ways to pickle a daikon radish, and of those, the takuan daikon pickle certainly stands out. Takuan pickles have a...
Oct 9, 20203 minSeasonal Eats: Foods for WinterDays grow shorter and the air grows colder as winter approaches. In Japan, the seasonal shift means a new showcase of seasonal food. As a...
Oct 4, 20202 minKuri: The Japanese ChestnutAs fall descends upon Japan, the hearty chestnut comes into season. While the concept of seasonal foods is very popular in Japan, most...