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“Yakitori” is a popular Japanese dish that goes well with beer and a typical snack that is loved by children and adults. Yakitori, savory and juicy, has bite-sized chicken on…

Western food is the unique evolution of Western food into a Japanese style. Among them, a typical dish is Tonkatsu. Tonkatsu is a culinary dish made by cutting thick pork…

What is “Umi no Ie” (or Houses of the Sea)? “Umi no Ie” are stores which open only during the sea-bathing season. These stores are filled with elements to make…

In Japan, Izakaya-style bars can be found everywhere, from business areas to rural towns, and are frequented by office workers, students, and even families. There is a typical flow of…

What is izakaya? Izakaya is a Japanese style tavern that offers alcoholic beverages and cuisine that matches it. In Japan, there are so many izakaya from small family owned izakaya…

Born in Sichuan Province! What is “Tantanmen”? “Tantanmen” is a noodle dish born in Sichuan Province of China which combines spicy minced beef and sliced Sichuan pickes and has a…

  What kind of a dish is the sour and spicy noodles? It is possible to eat it at Chinese restaurants across Japan and also at some ramen shops. It…