Category: Food
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Cod Roe, Tarako– Funny Food or a Hidden Japanese Favorite?
Discover mentaiko, Fukuoka’s famous spicy cod roe. Smaller than salmon roe, it’s salty, spicy, and full of umami—perfect with rice, pasta, or bread.
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【Japan’s Unexpected, Brain-Like Delicacy: Shirako(fish milt)】
Shirako, or fish milt, may look unusual at first glance, but it has long been enjoyed in Japan as a creamy winter delicacy. From cod shirako to the rare and luxurious pufferfish shirako, there are many different ways to eat it—boiled with ponzu, grilled, or even as tempura. While Japan offers the widest variety of…
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Rice: My Everyday Superfood
People around me used to say, “Once you’re over 30, you’ll really start to feel old physically.” I’m 32 now, and I can confirm that’s true. One night’s sleep is no longer enough to recover, and sometimes I even struggle to fall asleep. I often feel tired, and my body frequently complains with back pain…
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Natto: Disgusting Food? No, Superfood.
I can simply describe natto as fermented soybeans—sticky, smelly, and a super healthy Japanese soul food. Recently, one photo on X upset many Japanese people about Natto. It shows a sign in Germany reading “No spaetzle today, Disgusting Food Museum,” along with a photo of Natto. There were comments such as: “Using the derogatory word…
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Why Do Japanese People Eat Raw Eggs? (And Not Die?)
Japanese people often eat raw eggs in dishes like Tamago Kake Gohan (TKG). Learn why raw eggs are safe in Japan, the history behind this food culture, and how to make authentic TKG at home—even outside Japan.
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Pufferfish (Fugu): The Deadly Miracle of Japanese Cuisine
Discover the deadly yet delicious Japanese pufferfish, Fugu. Learn its history, strict safety rules, traditional dishes.
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Why Slurping Noodles in Japan Is Totally Okay (and Even polite!)
I would say you should at least give it a try! Eating noodles without making noise would be like a dog eating properly—it just doesn’t look right. Not sure how to slurp? No worries—I’ve got you covered. It might feel awkward at first, but here’s the trick: lift up a small amount of noodles and…