All About Japan

7 Next-Level Soy Sauce Options

Everybody knows Japanese soy sauce, but did you know there's more than Kikkoman? Here we take a look at seven premium options from all around Japan.

Make this Amazing Japanese Goldfish Jelly

Learn how to make a gorgeous Kingyoku Kan 'wagashi' goldfish made of agar jelly.

5 Traditional Sweets for the Seasons

Here's a run-down of five of the tastiest-looking Japanese treats that have traditionally been enjoyed in different seasons, from hot 'zenzai' in winter to ice-cold 'ujikintoki' to beat the summer heat.

The Incredible Edible Fungus

An unbelievable look at six products, all made with a little mold!

5 Fun Otoshidama Envelopes

What's better than getting an envelope full of money at New Year's? How about a cool-looking envelope full of money!

3 Awesome Ozoni Recipes

This special soup is usually only eaten one day of the year!

Get 5 Traditional Japanese Ingredients in NYC

You don't have to fly to Japan to create authentic Japanese meals!

Michelin-Level 'Ichiju-Sansai' Pork Recipe

This incredible set menu has been created through collaboration between Michelin-starred Chef Isao Yamada and food service provider Aramark Corporation.

How to Make 4 Key Kinds of Dashi

'Dashi' is a Japanese soup stock or broth that forms the basis of many Japanese dishes. Find out how to make awase, kombu, shiitake and iriko dashi for your Japanese-style meals!

3 Tips on Japanese Food Presentation

You may have some Japanese recipes down pat, but what about the presentation?

Triangular Rice Balls Are So Last Season

This group of cute anime edibles with rounded, 3-D bodies might be at home sitting in a museum!

There's No Vegetable Like Snow Vegetables!

Giving a whole new meaning to the phrase "frozen vegetables," farmers in these prefectures have decided to harvest their crops a little differently.

Cute & Crafty Character & Animal Sushi

These cute sushi rolls are just too adorable to eat!

Make Your Own Soba in Kyoto

Hidden away in one of Kyoto's alleyways, you can learn to make your own yummy noodles from scratch—no cooking experience required!

Top 5 'Frozen' Bento

What better for snow season than a delightful bunch of bento based on Disney's "Frozen"?

2 Ways to Cook Japanese Short-Grain Rice

Nami from Just One Cookbook gives us a few tips on how to prepare Japanese short-grain rice to perfection!

How to Make 4 Traditional Japanese Soups

These traditional Japanese soups will warm your soul!

4 Premium Packaged Plants

This great selection highlights the Japanese art of packaged food, where almost anything can find itself inside a plastic wrapper!

5 Recipes to Spice Up Your Rice

Just One Cookbook reveals some amazing rice recipes!

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