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Other random Japanese food, and cooking related articles.

japanese blacksmith forging a japanese knife blade (1)

Japanese VS. Western Knives: The 8 Differences

torisashi kagoshima

Torisashi: Chicken Sashimi (鳥刺し)

by Chef Goku
Blog, Japanese Foods
June 27, 2023

hiyayakko

Zensai: Japanese Starters / Appetizers（前菜）

by Chef Goku
Blog, Japanese Foods
August 21, 2023

fast food feature

Top 10 Fast Food Chains in Japan

by Chef Goku
Blog
September 20, 2025

classic takowasa

Takowasa (たこわさ): Complete Guide and Recipe

by Chef Goku
Blog, Easy Japanese Recipes, Japanese Foods
October 2, 2025

japanese recipe blogs

8 Best Japanese Recipe Blogs

by Chef Goku
Blog
June 5, 2023

Best Japanese Cooking YouTube Channels

by Chef Goku
Blog
May 30, 2023

yakult 1000 feature

What is Yakult 1000? (Ultimate Guide)

by Chef Goku
Blog, Japanese Foods
October 2, 2025

motsunabe feature

What is Motsunabe (もつ鍋) ?

by Chef Goku
Blog, Japanese Foods
May 30, 2023

yaki manju

What is Yaki Manju (焼きまんじゅう)? The Soul Food of Gunma

by Chef Goku
Blog, Japanese Foods
May 30, 2023

dango types features

22 Dango Types in Japan

by Chef Goku
Blog, Japanese Foods
May 30, 2023

dango vs mochi

Dango (団子) vs Mochi (餅)

by Chef Goku
Blog, Japanese Foods
July 17, 2023

oyaki

Nagano Food Guide: 21 Famous Foods to Try

by Chef Goku
Blog, Japanese Foods
July 18, 2023

shinshu soba 2

What is Shinshu Soba (信州そば)?

by Chef Goku
Blog, Japanese Foods
May 30, 2023