Go to any Japanese restaurant and you’ll find tofu on every menu. But what is tofu and why is it so popular in Japan? Let’s explore! Tofu is made from curdling soy milk, a drink made from soybeans. The curdling process is similar to that…
You’re probably wondering how the Japanese could eat rice for every single meal and how it is possible to not get tired of the same staple ingredient. Fear not, because there are actually many ways in which rice is used in different Japanese meals, which…
Osaka: A city to go hunting for bento boxes What is the craze about bento boxes and how did they get so popular? Let’s explore the history and find out together! A Bento box, at its core, is simply a Japanese to-go box containing an…
