Dishes
Kakigori

Probably the ultimate summer treat, this dessert is literally translat...
Kani nabe

Winter is the best season for crab in Hokkaido and one of the most del...
Kuri no kanroni

When autumn arrives, kuri (chestnuts) begin to ripen, ready to be ...
Kuzukiri

This dessert originated in Kyoto but you can find it anywhere in Japan...
Mizu Yokan

Yokan is the general term used to refer to this jelly dessert, which i...
Motsu nabe

If you’re a fan of innards, you’ll love motsu nabe. A Fukuoka speciali...
Okaki mochi

You’re likely to find the traditional rice cracker okaki on any Japa...
Osechi

Arguably the most important meal of the year, osechi ryori is typicall...
Otoso

In Japan, a special occasion isn’t complete without sake, and 1 Januar...
Ozoni

Ozoni, a soup with mochi as its main ingredient, was first served as a...
Simmered clams with cabbage

Ingredients (4 servings) 300g clams ½ cabbage 400ml water 5g s...
Soba

Soba, or buckwheat noodles, is made up of primarily buckwheat flour an...
Spring cabbage coleslaw

Ingredients (4 servings) ½ spring cabbage ½ grapefruit 1 tsp sa...
Toriten (Chicken Tempura)

This staple local food item is fried chicken battered in Japanese temp...
Yaseuma

Yaseuma is a local snack or dessert, made with thick wheat noodles cov...
Yose nabe

Literally meaning “put everything in a pot”, yose nabe brings together...