Another quality YouTuber that produces content about Japan, in Japan, and with Japanese subtitles. If you’re wondering what life is like in Japan, or if you’re already in Japan and are looking for things to do, you’re sure to find something on Miki’s channel. I certainly didn’t know about that meat sandwich place in Shimokitazawa….
Category: Food
Japanese YouTuber – 小豆島の漁師はまゆう Fisherman Hamayuu!
Well this is unique, and immensely popular. Ever wanted to learn a ton of fishing vocabulary, see some amazing seafood, or maybe learn something about Shoudoshima? Check out this Japanese YouTuber’s channel – he is a fisherman named Hamayuu and his videos regularly get more than 500,000 views. Learn about random sea creatures and eat…
Okonomiyaki THICC
Okonomiyaki is a staple food in Osaka. You can buy it any of the countless okonomiyaki shops, and most families have tried and true home recipes that they have used for years. The whole point of okonomiyaki is that you can put pretty much whatever you want inside. The Japanese word “okonomi” お好み means “as…
Koshi Hikari Rice beer from Niigata
Not just any rice. Koshi Hikari! Koshi Hikari itself is known as one of the highest quality rice brands in Japan. Despite the unmistakable quality and brand recognition of the rice, I wouldn’t have guessed this beer was made with rice if it wasn’t on the label. It had a light smooth taste and was…
Traditional Soba at Yamatoan on Mount Yoshino in Nara (Yoshinoyama)
Yoshinoyama (吉野山 or Mount Yoshino) in Nara prefecture is mainly famous for it’s beautiful cherry tree blossoms in the spring. However, I was in the area in the summer as part of another trip, and Google Maps led us to a wonderful soba shop, Yamatoan. The staff are very friendly. Maybe it’s because we went…
Japanese Shochu – Chihonokura
I’m no shochu connoisseur, but I’ve had a lot of shochu. My relatives drink a ton of the potato-based Kirishima, so I am using Kirishima as the basis of comparison for every shochu I have had recently. I recently picked up a carton of potato-based Chihonokura from the Shirakawa Suigen area in Kyushu. Compared to…
Fancy White Bread in Japan at Nogami Bread
Need a fancy loaf of bread? Sure you do! Try Noagmi Bread. This double sized loaf on display costs 864 yen, or about $8.50 USD. A smaller loaf is 432 yen. I have had this bread on several occasions, and it’s delicious for sure, but it’s not something I would plan on eating every day….
Takoyaki Parties Never Get Old
Yet another Takoyaki party! But is it TENKASU or AGEDAMA? Many Japanese people from the Kansai area in western Japan have a Takoyaki kit as part of their kitchenware items. If there’s a home gathering of Japanese expats takoyaki will probably make an appearance before long. The rice crispies looking thing you see above is…
Minoh Beer – Craft Beer from Osaka. And eat some leaves.
If you’re looking for a quality local craft beer from Osaka you must try Minoh Beer. Minoh beer is probably the easiest Osaka-based craft beer to find. You might be able to find it in a restaurant or craft beer bar. You can certainly buy it online from their shop, and you can occasionally find…
Shochu Culture with expert Stephen Lyman
Do you want to really geek out on Japanese Shochu? Check out these two videos featuring Stephen Lyman, America’s leading expert on Japan’s national distilled spirit: shochu. Shochu is a nice, distinctly Japanese drink. Like whisky, different shochu labels have memorably different tastes and qualities. You can drink shochu on the rocks, split with warm…