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September 01, 2025
The unique texture of kanten has played a key role in expressing beauty and mouthfeel across many aspects of Japanese culinary traditions.
Its characteristic clarity and jelly-like texture add a new dimension to wagashi, making it an essential part of modern Japanese sweets.
Kanten-based confections -
August 20, 2025
Looking for a refreshing and savory way to enjoy seasonal summer vegetables?
This SUMMER VEGETABLE AGEBITASHIーVegetables in Dashi Marinadeーis light, refreshing, and versatile. It’s wonderful served cold or at room temperature, and even better the next day after the flavors fully meld.
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August 01, 2025
NIKUJAGA is a traditional Japanese home-style dish made by simmering thinly sliced meat (usually pork or beef), potatoes, and vegetables in a sweet-savory broth of soy sauce, mirin, sake, and dashi.
The name "nikujaga" comes from "niku" (meat) and "jagaimo" (potatoes).
It’s a comforting and nostalgic -
July 15, 2025
Kuromitsu, a beloved sweetener essential to traditional Japanese sweets, is known for its rich and mellow sweetness. It enhances the flavor of classic treats like warabi mochi and anmitsu. While its appearance may resemble Western molasses, kuromitsu is quite different in terms of ingredients,
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July 01, 2025
KOHAKUTOU (Amber Sugar Candy) is a traditional Japanese confection made from agar and sugar.
It has a beautiful, jewel-like appearance with a crunchy outer layer and a soft, jelly-like inside. This recipe uses agar powder as a natural gelling agent and allows you to add your favorite colors and flavors, -
June 15, 2025
To make cooking more enjoyable and efficient, a reliable kitchen knife is essential. While professional-grade knives are attractive, they can be difficult to maintain on a daily basis.
For those looking for something easy to use with excellent functionality, we’ll introduce Japanese knife manufacturers