Get into Seasonal Sake
There are roughly 2,000 breweries in Japan all producing their own unique form of sake—including seasonal, limited-edition products.
Make Your Own Jack-O-Lantern Roll Sushi
Want some seasonal sushi? Try bringing out this roll and cutting it up in front of your Halloween guests! The final reveal will make a great party performance!
Better Know Your Pumpkin Types!
Renewed interest in heirloom vegetables means a few of the classic types are making a resurgence, with seeds available for growing at home even in Japan.
Heavenly Sake from Hokuriku
The Hokuriku region is home to many breweries famous for producing splendid sake. Let's take a look at some well-known Hokuriku sake we're sure you'll want to try!
6 Seasonal Japanese Rice Dishes
Rice is at the center of many traditional Japanese meals, providing a healthy staple to the Japanese diet. And here's a wonderful selection of seasonal rice meals, including many that are fantastic for both vegetarian and even vegan food lovers.
Pork & Pumpkin Red Curry
Since both the pumpkin and the thinly-sliced pork cook quickly, this dish can be put together in no time at all!
A Muslim-Friendly Autumn Trip around Tokyo
For Muslim travelers, we know it's tough to find halal food when you’re on the road. Not to worry: here some tips on Muslim-friendly trip for you to enjoy Tokyo's autumn view at ease!
Bacon Pumpkin Stir-Fry
In this salty stir-fry, the flavor of the bacon combines with the Japanese pumpkin and is completed by the richness of the vinegar.
10-Minute Caramel Pumpkin Sauté
All you need is pumpkin, butter, sugar and soy sauce. Dry roasted almonds optional!
Japan's Culture & Culinary Artisans
Taste the best food cultures that make the most of an abundance of ingredients and preparation methods.
4 Japanese Seasonal & Regional Variety Dishes
Simple foods are fun and popular in Japan, but here's a list of foods full of variety in one spectacular meal.
5 Recipes to Spice Up Your Rice
Just One Cookbook reveals some amazing rice recipes!
Top 12 Eats in Kanazawa!
Kanazawa is one of the best foodie places in Japan! After all, where else can you get giant crabs and a golden ice cream cone?
Halloween Pumpkin Bread
Little Miss Bento's Shirley Wong explains how to make this adorable bread from scratch.
7 Sweet Baking Tools from the ¥100 Shop
Baking doesn't have to be a costly commitment. Here are our Top 7 baking tools from the ¥100 shop!
The Complete Guide to Osechi Ryori
In addition to watching the sunrise on the first day of the New Year, be prepared to gorge yourself on tiny dishes that have auspicious meanings.
How to Make 4 Key Kinds of Dashi
'Dashi' is a Japanese soup stock or broth that forms the basis of many Japanese dishes. Find out how to make awase, kombu, shiitake and iriko dashi for your Japanese-style meals!
How to Make 4 Traditional Japanese Soups
These traditional Japanese soups will warm your soul!
7 Next-Level Soy Sauce Options
Everybody knows Japanese soy sauce, but did you know there's more than Kikkoman? Here we take a look at seven premium options from all around Japan.
Halal-Safe Hokkaido Halloween Chocolates
If you're in Hokkaido and happen upon these limited-edition Halloween chocolates, not to worry: they're all okay for Muslims!