Eclectic Japan Sharpening Japanese Knives at Home: A Farmer’s Guide to Honing Blades
It's quite common in Japan for people to sharpen their own kitchen knives at home, and this is especially true for farme...
2025-04
Eclectic Japan 
Countryside Chronicles Surrounded by Rapeseed Flowers and Corn
It was a Sunday morning while staying at my parents' house. Despite being a bit sleep-deprived, I woke up as usual and w...
Okinawa local food Okinawa Local Cuisine: Inamuduchi
This flavorful and slightly sweet miso soup, known as "Inamuduchi," is a beloved dish from Okinawa Prefecture. Interesti...
Kagoshima local food Kagoshima Local Cuisine: Satsuma Ebi Zoni
This unique Japanese New Year soup, known as "Satsuma Ebi Zoni," hails from Kagoshima Prefecture, specifically the Satsu...
Miyazaki local food Miyazaki Local Cuisine: Sakana-zushi
Here's a taste of Miyazaki's coastal flavors with *sakana-zushi*: This unique "fish sushi," especially popular in the no...
Oita local food Oita Local Cuisine: Sorakita Mochi
Hey there! Ever heard of a sweet little snack called *sorakita mochi*? It comes from Himeshima Island in Oita Prefecture...
Kumamoto local food Kumamoto Local Cuisine: Karashi Renkon
Hey there! Have you ever tried something that's got a bit of a surprising kick? Let me tell you about *karashi renkon* f...
Nagasaki local food Nagasaki Local Cuisine: Hiki-tooshi
Hey there! Ever heard of a comforting Japanese hot pot dish called *hiki-tooshi*? It's a real specialty from Iki Island,...
Saga local food Saga Local Cuisine: Ika no Kake-ae
Hey there! Have you ever tried a Japanese dish called *kake-ae*? It's basically a mix of seafood and veggies dressed wit...
Fukuoka local food Fukuoka Local Cuisine: Hakata Zoni
Hey there! Ever heard of ‘Hakata Zoni’? It’s a special kind of New Year's mochi soup from Fukuoka Prefecture, specifical...