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Japanese Daily Eats

Sanma: Savoring Autumn with Grilled Pacific Saury and Freshly Harvested Rice

Sanma, or Pacific saury, has long been a popular fish in Japan, especially in autumn. The fresh fish is seasoned with sa...
Japanese Daily Eats

Hand-Made Soba:A Tradition of Flavor and Craftsmanship

Japanese people (especially those living in the eastern part of the country) often eat soba, and there are two main ways...
Japanese Daily Eats

Tamago Kake Gohan: The Simple Joy of Egg Over Rice

Tamago kake gohan (egg over rice) is a simple dish that consists of placing an egg on warm rice and just adding soy sauc...
Japanese Daily Eats

Handmade Onigiri (Rice Balls)

Onigiri is a food that is often taken on outings. It is commonly eaten during school events, such as when elementary to ...
Eclectic Japan

Discovering the Rich Heritage of “Yakimanju” in Gunma: A Culinary Journey Through Time

In the northern part of Saitama, where the Second Son's family home is located, you can savor a local delicacy from Gunm...
Baba's Daily Life

Repairing Soba-making Tools

At Grandma's house, there are tools for making handcrafted soba. These tools, estimated to be made nearly 100 years ago,...
Baba's Daily Life

Fuji-chan’s Umeboshi (pickled plums)

"Second, are you free?" Washing dishes at Grandma's house, Second son was suddenly called from behind. Naturally, it was...