Hokkaido
Cuisine Exploring the Flavors of Home – Hokkaido Edition
This article explores Hokkaido, one of Japan’s richest “food treasure houses,” through its local dishes – from Ishikari salmon hot pot and Jingisukan grilled lamb to soup curry, sweet corn, dairy products, zangi fried chicken and chanchan-yaki. It traces how climate, landscape and history are reflected in these everyday hometown flavors.
Cuisine A Bowlful of Scenery — The Heartwarming Culture of Japanese Ramen
Ramen is more than just a meal in Japan—it’s a mirror of history, local flavors, and everyday life. From its Chinese origins to its regional variations like miso, tonkotsu, and shoyu, discover how ramen became Japan’s most beloved and personal comfort food.
Cuisine Winter in Japan Is Incomplete Without Hot Pot
Winters in Japan are intensely cold, and that's when a variety of hot pot dishes—known as nabe—make their comforting appearance. Families and friends gather around a steaming pot, savoring the piping-hot ingredients. The contrast between the freezing air outside and the warmth within brings not only physical comfort but also heartfelt connection. Nabe is a beloved symbol of Japanese winter, warming both body and soul.