Wagyu beef, which comes from Japanese Wagyu cattle, is said to be the best beef in the world. But what makes Wagyu beef so delicious? High-fat content and more separates Wagyu beef from all other types of meat.
Category - Culture
When it comes to using chopsticks during a Japanese dinner party or a meal with Japanese hosts, you’ll want to be aware of the rules of chopstick etiquette. There are many things you shouldn’t do with chopsticks to show respect.
Japanese pancakes are deliciously light and fluffy breakfast treat. The pancakes are made with whipped eggs and steamed to achieve an amazingly pillowy texture, like a soufflé.
If you want to order sushi like a pro, you should know some sushi terminology as well as the proper way to order and eat sushi, resulting in the best possible umami experience. Ordering and eating sushi properly enhances the flavor of each fish and...
Although the term setsubun refers to the turning of any season in Japan, only one of the four annual occurrences is a well-known holiday. On February 3, the Japanese usher in spring with purifying rituals.
Culture, Food Traditions, Seasonal, Winter
12 Months of Japanese Holidays: January’s San Ga Nichi, Nanakusa and Kagami Biraki
The month of January brings three of the most significant holidays in Japanese culture: San Ga Nichi, the first three days of the new year; Nanakusa, when the Japanese esat seven-herb porridge; and Kagami Biraki, the opening of the mochi.
Eating ramen in a restaurant has a few specific rules to ensure respect for both the dish and the chef.
Culture, Food Traditions, Seasonal, Winter
12 Months of Japanese Holidays: December’s Toji, Christmas Eve and Omisoka
In Japan, December means three major holidays: the winter solstice celebration, known as Toji; Christmas Eve; and Omisoka, the New Year's Eve purity rites, which take place in both the shrine and the home.
True Japanese teppanyaki differs somewhat from Western hibachi. Today, its rich history of ancient cooking techniques displays the prep and cooking of the food as a form of art, with skillful chefs preparing the dishes right in front of the patrons.
Kids in kimonos? Don't be surprised if you see Japanese boys and girls all dolled up come November. It's the time of year for shichi-go-san, a traditional aging ceremony held for children of specific ages.
