5 Restaurants for a Taste of Ichiju-Sansai
The basic foundation of a traditional Japanese meal is 'ichiju-sansai,' which literally means 'one soup and three dishes.' This refers to a meal consisting of a bowl of soup, a main dish and two sides, supported by rice and Japanese pickles.
5 Hot Restaurants with Good Japanese Sake
Let us recommend some of the best 'washoku' restaurants serving fresh vegetables and seafood where you can enjoy selections of local sake from the same region as the sourced ingredients.
The 5 Best Burgers in the Tokai Area
These tasty treats feature local ingredients to create out-of-this-world burger sensations.
Michelin-Starred Chef on Ichiju-Sansai
Michelin-starred chef David Bouley presented a seminar on 'ichiju-sansai' to 20 chefs from Aramark Corporation, one of the largest food service providers for educational institutions in the U.S.
9 Ginza Spots for a Cheap Lunch—Michelin, Too!
Enjoy a Japanese-style lunch at any of these nine Ginza restaurants.
6 Seasonal Japanese Rice Dishes
Rice is at the center of many traditional Japanese meals, providing a healthy staple to the Japanese diet. And here's a wonderful selection of seasonal rice meals, including many that are fantastic for both vegetarian and even vegan food lovers.
100 Japanese Foods to Try
Food & Drink First Time in Japan
Find out which 100 recommended Japanese foods you should try at least once!
How to Make Vegan, Gluten-Free Okonomiyaki
Don't let dietary concerns keep you from the goodness of Japan's signature savory pancake!
Udon in Takamatsu
Takamatsu is known as the 'Udon Kingdom,' and you'll find some of Japan's tastiest noodle shops in this Kagawa city.
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.