Food & Everyday Tables– category –

Discover Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo: what moved to Toyosu in 2018, what remains, tamagoyaki, fish stalls, kitchen knives, market manners and the best time to visit.

Explore Japanese curry rice, from its journey into home kitchens to katsu curry, curry bread and the roux that makes a first pot easy to prepare.

From shaded tea leaves to a bowl and a bamboo whisk: explore matcha, its place beside Japanese sweets, and a simple way to prepare it at home.

Nigiri, conveyor-belt plates and homemade hand rolls reveal the many ways to enjoy sushi in Japan.

From Sapporo’s wavy noodles to Hakata’s extra servings, a guide to finding the ramen you want to eat again.

Discover Japan’s dagashi shops through savory corn snacks, tiny candy cans and the pleasure of choosing a few small treats of your own.

Learn how Nagoya morning service works, what comes with a drink, and why toast, eggs and sweet red beans are part of coffee-shop life in Aichi.

Discover Japanese oden through daikon, eggs, fish cakes and simmering broth, with regional flavors from Shizuoka and Himeji and a closer look at everyday meals.

Discover yaki imo, Japan’s roasted sweet potato: fluffy and sticky varieties, the science behind its sweetness, and its journey from street vendors to shops.

Japan’s restaurant food samples are more than a curiosity. Discover their modern history, the craft behind them and how they help people choose a meal.