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8 TOP best Japanese street foods not to be missed

8 TOP best Japanese street foods not to be missed

Colorful morning and night markets; street food stalls; local vendors; ice cream sold from a bicycle; grilled food from in front of the owner's house - that is what makes local street food so unique. Add to it local flavors and freshness and you will get a perfect mix.

Not sweet sweets, that are Japanese sweets

Not sweet sweets, that are Japanese sweets

Koyasan is famous not only for monasteries but also for sweets. And that was also the place where we had enough time to visit local shops with wagashi. Sophisticated in their design, beautiful and colorful.

How to make Goma Dofu?

How to make Goma Dofu?

Do you want to make a traditional shoujin ryouri dish at home? It is not so difficult to make a delicious Goma Dofu! To prepare it you need only a couple of ingredients.

A traditional Zen Buddhist dish - Goma Dofu

A traditional Zen Buddhist dish - Goma Dofu

What is tofu made of? Everyone would say that from soybeans. And that’s true. However, soy is not the only one! Try a traditional dish from Zen Buddhist monks' cuisine!

10 TOP Japanese bottled teas

10 TOP Japanese bottled teas

Walking around streets of Yokohama and spending some time at the Tokyo Bay was a nice relax and let us experience a local life. That was also the first time we saw so many vending machines in one place.

Umeboshi - a healthy food decoration.

Umeboshi - a healthy food decoration.

Eaten in Japan as a relish, by children like a candy, added to almost every meal, soaked in alcohol or drinks – umeboshi is everywhere. And there is plentiful of reasons, why it is so.

Japanese sweets - how are they?

Japanese sweets - how are they?

In my previous post I was writing about Japanese sweets, that are basing mainly on Azuki beans. Today, I want to show you and explain some other local wagashi, that we had during our stay. And that time, don’t worry, ‘anko’ won’t be dominant! ;)

Plain rice with seaweeds doesn't have to be boring - try Onigiri

Plain rice with seaweeds doesn't have to be boring - try Onigiri

Stuffed steamed rice wrapped in a nori leaf - a healthy snack, that was always eaten with curiosity. What would the next bite reveal?

Silken, hard or famous Koyasan's shimidofu?

Silken, hard or famous Koyasan's shimidofu?

Being in Japan and not eating the original Japanese tofu would be impossible for me. Without any doubt you can get tofu at yours, but that’s not the same thing. Soft, hard and freeze-dried...

Hokkaido's traditional Otaru Beer

Hokkaido's traditional Otaru Beer

When I think about Sapporo, I think about Winter Olympics in 1972. And there is much more to do and see than only a ski jump. One of the towns that are close to Sapporo is Otaru. A nice, little town, with great buildings, some remaining historical architecture and brewery!

Trying Gyoza Sandwich in Okayama

Trying Gyoza Sandwich in Okayama

Have you ever heard about gyoza? About Japanese dumplings with a delicious finely chopped stuffing? So what is that exactly?

Identifying Japanese mushrooms in a convenience store

Identifying Japanese mushrooms in a convenience store

When I think about the Japanese cuisine, what comes to my mind is rice, seaweeds, sushi and of course mushrooms. Plenty of different mushrooms, served in different ways, with different flavors and textures.

How does a Japanese Sushi look like?

How does a Japanese Sushi look like?

You know it very well, and probably like it even more. But how does it look like in Japan? Where to buy it? Where to eat? When to eat? And what is in it? Fish? Vegetables? Something else?

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Japanese traditional cuisine bases on rice and miso soup. Apart from that, noodles as udon or soba are also popular and often eaten cold or hot with seaweeds or seasonal ingredients. Fish and seafood are served grilled, raw or in a famous tempura. All kind of sushi and sashimi is highly available in all stores, fresh, cooled and full of flavor. Even seasoned rice wrapped in seaweeds – onigiri, tastes different. Japan is also a country where you can find superfood. Nutrient-rich natto, seaweeds, mushrooms and green tea are only some examples of them. Being in Japan, you cannot also miss a traditional tea ceremony, that’s a combination of tradition and modern times.

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