Top 3 Best Kaitenzushi or Sushi-go-round in Yokosuka
The internet may have you believe that Japan is super expensive for food. Not even! With so many different Japanese foods to try, there are plenty of options on a …
10 Things about Miso: Focus on Japan’s Super Seasoning
If you are delving into the culinary world of Japan, there are certain ingredients that you cannot do without. Sake, mirin, soy sauce, and dashi are imperative. Don’t forget one …
It’s gone! When your favorite Ramen in Yokosuka closes
It’s a sad day, one of the best Yokahama Style Ramen shops in downtown Yokosuka has closed. But like I gave away a secret announcing its existence when this post …
How to Make Monjayaki (もんじゃ焼き) like a Pro
Regional specialties of food abound in Japan. However, even though Tokyo has the most Michelin starred restaurants (including ramen restaurants!) of any city in the world, they really only have …
Craving Mexican? How to Find Guacamole Ingredients in Japan
Fun internet find of the day – how to find guacamole ingredients in Japan! Let’s admit it. Japanese grocery stores can be intimidating. Especially when you are new to the …
Bottom Line: Where is the Best Spicy Ramen in Tokyo?
Japan is not known for liking spicy things. Sure, there are Thai and Indian restaurants all around but unless you’re amping it up at Coco’s, you’re not going to find …
Ramen Confidential: Everything you need to know about ramen
If you grew up in the states when I did (80s kid right here!), you knew ramen as the cheapest meal you could have. You know, the brick kind, where …
What Amazing Japanese Foods Should You Focus On?
Speaking about food is like speaking about the weather. It’s a great icebreaker for tourists and those living here alike. An easy conversation to have when English or Japanese aren’t …
Ekiben 駅弁: A necessity for long-distance travel?
One of the best parts about taking a shinkansen or liner train is having an ekiben (駅弁) or train bento. The name is actually an abbreviation for station bento. Train …
BentoYa Cooking Vegan Bento Class
Do you know Japanese Bento ( 弁当) ? In Japan, the word has been around since the 13th century. There’s however not a really good way to translate those kanji directly into …