Famous Nagano Kabucha & Shitake Soup by John Spottiswood

When I lived in Japan for 2 years I was introduced to many delicious foods. One of my most distinct food memories is of a hot, piping Kabucha (Japanese Pumpkin) soup I had in Nagano Prefecture after a very cold day of skiing. As is common in Japan, this was a small restaurant which was famous for and served almost nothing other than…

Japanese Spinach Salad, Ohitashi by John Spottiswood

This is a delicious way to consume large quantities of one of the healthiest foods on the planet...spinach! I came to love this when I lived in Japan from 1991-1992, and make it frequently now because it is so easy, healthful and delicious. Serve this with any Asian dish, or any meat and potatoes. It's not particularly spicy, but…

Eggplant and green peppers with miso by Lynn Yamamoto

My aunt in Tottori, Japan, is an awesome cook. They farm rice and market miniature vegetables such as tiny Japanese eggplants and zucchini. She isn't a fancy cook, more of a comfort food cook. She utilizes seasonal ingredients she has on hand and from her garden. She served this dish with sekihan, a Japanese rice with azuki beans,…

Sauteed Chicken Breasts with Soy Glaze by Heather Hodges

Yukari Marinated Cucumber by ochikeron

Here, I will show you super easy recipe using Yukari - red shiso leaves ;)

Simmered Daikon Radish (forofuki-daikon) by John Spottiswood

This is another healthy and tasty Japanese side dish. Try it anytime you're having grilled teriyaki chicken, beef or fish. You can also make a combination of daikon and potato, cooking both exactly the same way. If you do that, peel the potatoes and cut them in half or thirds depending on the size. Delicious and beautiful!

Yoshie's Curried Beef and Rice by Salad Foodie

Her name was Yoshie and she was my houseguest for ten days many years ago. She spoke 7 languages and was a chaperone from Tokyo with a teen 4-H exchange program. Yoshie loved to cook and wanted to prepare dinner every night for us. Did we protest? Not! Curried Beef and Rice was a thumbs-up favorite of teens and families wherever…

Konbu sea weed salad by kiyoaki kato

Kombu is Thick sea weed beside Nori.You can buy fine cut kon(m)b or flat large konbu that can be cut in bite size.You may adjust shooyu,sugar,vinegar amount of your own.If you make this recipe taste very strong bold that become Tukuda-ni.Tokyo style.

Japanese Soba Noodles with Ginger Soy Sauce by AmandaE

Going outside of my comfort zone to try a new cuisine while working with an ingredient that has been my downfall in the past. This dish comes together in record time and is as delicious as it is simple!

Kabocha Pumpkin Salad by Yu

Cooking procedure is similar to simple mayo potato salad, just use Kabocha pumpkin instead of potato.

miso ojiya-rice porridge. by kiyoaki kato

great way to cook brown rice \vegetable together in one shot.kale works good with this recipe.adding tofu is optional .

Sesame milk shake by kiyoaki kato

Flavor of your choice/plain,sweet with banana,miso\ginger.make it's your own.this is a good chance start drinking sesame milk.dont'you?

yaki soba(fried china soba) by kiyoaki kato

This dish is the most famous festival food. and one of the good lunch idea.and some reason cabbage is essential to have it together.so let's pretend to meet at Japanese fest at small town shrine.