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About the types of stainless steel

About the types of stainless steel

There are many types of metal such as steel, copper, aluminum, etc. Do you know there are various types of stainless although it is considered to be a single metal? Here, we will explain the features of stainless in details.
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How to make “Ohagi” to be eaten on the equinoctial week in spring

How to make “Ohagi” to be eaten on the equinoctial week in spring

There is a custom in Japan to eat “Ohagi” on the equinoctial week in spring. “Ohagi” is made by wrapping cooked glutinous rice with red bean paste. We are explaining to you how to make red bean paste and “Ohagi” step by step.
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What is "White Day", a Japan-specific custom?

What is "White Day", a Japan-specific custom?

There is a special event called “White Day” on every March 14 in Japan. I introduce “White Day”, which is an event they give back the gifts to those who gave you gifts on “Valentine’s Day”.
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Maintenance of Handai and Ohitsu (Wooden Rice Container)

Maintenance of Handai and Ohitsu (Wooden Rice Container)

Appropriate handling and maintenance are required for wooden products such as Handai and Ohitsu (rice container). Here are the tips for handling before and after use, removal of stain, and prevention of mold.
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How to Season a Wok

How to Season a Wok

Iron woks need proper care before and after use. Today we will explain how to season a wok and daily care. Woks are coated with varnish on delivery, which needs removing by empty burning before first use. Then "oil coating" follows. With proper care, woks can be used for a long time.
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Enrich Your Table with Sakura Tableware to Feel Spring!

Enrich Your Table with Sakura Tableware to Feel Spring!

In Japan, each season is associated with seasonal events, goods, etc., which you can find in daily life. In particular, “spring” has a positive meaning such as “new encounters or starts”, “hopes” and “expectations”. Today we are going to introduce ADERIA Sakura Tableware, which makes you feel the arrival of spring.
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How to Make Pressed Sushi, a Traditional Food for Celebrations

How to Make Pressed Sushi, a Traditional Food for Celebrations

Japan has a custom of eating pressed sushi for celebrations such as girls’ festival. Today we are going to tell you about how to make “pressed sushi” and how to add your own tastes. Making pressed sushi is not as difficult as expected. By using a mold, anybody can do it. Would you like to enjoy it with your family?
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Knives Can Shine Beautifully with Mirror Finishing

Knives Can Shine Beautifully with Mirror Finishing

Mirror finishing of knives have various advantages such as increased sharpness and resistance to corrosion. Today we are going to tell you how to perform mirror finishing on knives. Today we are going to show you how to perform mirror finishing of knives.
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The Attraction of Knives with Mirror Finish

The Attraction of Knives with Mirror Finish

For knives, mirror finishing not only can enhance appearance but also can increase sharpness and durability. Mirror finishing is to polish the surface until it shines and gets reflection like a mirror. Such maintenance of knives is the base of Japanese cuisine. Today we are going to tell you about the advantages of mirror finishing and the features of mirror-finished knives.
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Recommendable Whetstones for Beginners

Recommendable Whetstones for Beginners

Professional chefs are particular about sharpness of their kitchen knives. Those often choose steel knives for easy maintenance. When you start using steel knives, it is important which whetstone you choose. Today we are going to tell you about “how to choose a whetstone”.
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Let's Enjoy Valentine's Day in Japanese Style with a Gift of Chocolates!

Let's Enjoy Valentine's Day in Japanese Style with a Gift of Chocolates!

Valentine's Day is a day when people send gifts and their gratitude to their beloved ones. This custom originated from the religion of Christianity. However, Japan has its own custom for Valentine's Day. Today we are going to tell you about “Japanese style Valentine's Day”.
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Setsubun in Japan - Expeling Demons by Throwing Beans

Setsubun in Japan - Expeling Demons by Throwing Beans

Japan has a custom of bean throwing on Setsubun Day (the day before the calendrical beginning of spring) to drive out evil spirits. Today we are going to tell you about Setsubun in Japan. This traditional Japanese event is very exciting and fun. Let’s give it a try to experience a Japanese culture.
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Salt-Crusted Sea Bream Loved By a Japanese Samurai, Hideyoshi Toyotomi

Salt-Crusted Sea Bream Loved By a Japanese Samurai, Hideyoshi Toyotomi

In Japan, sea breams are associated with good luck and often used for special meals on celebrations for some phonetic reason. In particular, salt-crusted sea bream looks gorgeous and tastes delicious. Today we are going to tell you about its history and recipe. Let’s try cooking the special dish for the New Year!
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How to Cook "Ozoni", a Traditional Japanese New Year Dish

How to Cook "Ozoni", a Traditional Japanese New Year Dish

In Japan, people eat various kinds of traditional New Year-related cuisine including Osechi and sea bream dishes, etc.Ozoni is one of Japanese traditional dishes for New Year’s. Today we are going to tell you about history of Ozoni and how to cook it. There are different styles depending on locales. Let’s experience Japanese culture for the start of New Year 2022!
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A Japanese Traditional Custom to Wish Good Luck for the Coming Year － Eating Toshikohi Soba

A Japanese Traditional Custom to Wish Good Luck for the Coming Year － Eating Toshikohi Soba

Japan has a custom of eating Toshikoshi Soba (year-crossing noodles) on New Year’s Eve (“Omisoka” in Japanese). Today we are going to tell you about the reason and origin why we eat Soba at a crossover of years as well as how to make Toshikoshi Soba. Soba has unique flavor, and it is an essential food for Japanese people. Would you like to eat Toshikoshi Soba and enjoy the Japanese tradition to have a great New Year start?
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Let's enjoy Christmas with Homemade Royal Icing Cookies!

Let's enjoy Christmas with Homemade Royal Icing Cookies!

Royal icing cookies are bright and colorful. They are something exciting to see. By using pancake mix, anyone can make cookies easily. Today we are going to show you a recipe of royal icing cookies for Christmas. Making royal icing cookies is an exciting event that you can enjoy with your beloved people. Let’s enjoy your Christmas more with unique homemade cookies!
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Let’s Make a Homemade Christmas Cake and Enjoy Your Original Decorations!

Let’s Make a Homemade Christmas Cake and Enjoy Your Original Decorations!

A Christmas night you spend with beloved one or favorite people would be special for anybody. Christmas cake is something that both adults and children look forward to. Today we are going to tell you a basic recipe for Christmas cake with strawberries, which would be helpful for you to make your original cake. Let’s have an unforgettable Christmas with a homemade your original cake!
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The Recipe to Cook an Apple Pie with a Small Iron Pan

The Recipe to Cook an Apple Pie with a Small Iron Pan

Apple pies are loved by all ages. The attraction of apple pies is a harmony of crispy pie and smooth sweet apple filling. Today we are going to tell you a recipe to make an apple pie with a small iron pan. Cooking apple pies with a pan is not as difficult as expected. You can even adjust the recipe as you like.
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Manufacturing Processes to Make Yamada Woks

Manufacturing Processes to Make Yamada Woks

Yamada Kogyosho is the only manufacturer of iron pans applying the hammering method in Japan. The most distinctive feature of Yamada woks is that the thickness of iron varies depending on the part.  This leads to efficient heat conductivity and makes excessive water evaporate so that the flavor is more condensed. This mechanism to ensure good outcomes is the reason why Yamada woks are highly evaluated by professional chefs.
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Preparation Before First Use of Donabe

Preparation Before First Use of Donabe

Many people would feel like eating Japanese Nabe (Hot Pot) in winter. Donabe casseroles are commonly used to cook Nabe as it can bring out more flavor of the ingredients to enrich the taste than metal pots. Today we are going to tell you about the preparation before first use (called Medome) and method of storage.
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How to Deal With Handai When the Copper Hoop Comes Off

How to Deal With Handai When the Copper Hoop Comes Off

For Handai or Ohitsu wooden rice containers, some have a copper ornament hoop (called “Taga”), which is a metal component attached around the body. Taga is to prevent expansion of the wood and likely to come loose when you use the container for a long term. Today we are going to explain how to deal with it.
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Attraction of Grinded Sesame, an Essential ingredient for Japanese Dishes

Attraction of Grinded Sesame, an Essential ingredient for Japanese Dishes

In Japan, where we have 4 seasons, people tend to value the custom to use seasonal ingredients or add some seasonal taste to their cooking. Today we focus on the sense of “smell”, featuring especially “sesame”, whose season is September to October, and tell you how to grind sesame and extract its rich smell.
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The Taste of Autumn - How to Cook Daigaku Imo, Candied Sweet Potatoes

The Taste of Autumn - How to Cook Daigaku Imo, Candied Sweet Potatoes

Candied sweet potatoes (called “Daigaku Imo”) are popular food in Japan. “Daigaku” means University and its name originated from the fact that it was popularly eaten among university students in late 1800s to early 1900s. Today we are gong to tell you a recipe of Daigaku Imo.
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Simple Recipe for Cooking Ajillo with Takoyaki Pan

Simple Recipe for Cooking Ajillo with Takoyaki Pan

Takoyaki is a representative food in Kansai Region (western pert) of Japan, and Takoyaki pan is a common tool for cooking Takoyaki, but in fact it can be used for other dishes. Today we are going to show you how to cook ajillo with a Takoyaki pan. It is an exciting menu that is good either for party or simple dinner.
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Convenient and Versatile Use of Tamagoyaki Pan

Convenient and Versatile Use of Tamagoyaki Pan

Tamagoyaki is a familiar food in Japan for breakfast, lunch box, snacks, etc. To make beautiful Tamagoyaki, Tamagoyaki pan is a must. In fact, it can be used for other dishes, too. Today we are going to show you convenient use of Tamagoyaki pan. Tamagoyaki pans can be versatile depending on your idea, and you can find one that matches with your cooking style or preference.
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Tips to Brew Delicious Coffee for Beginners

Tips to Brew Delicious Coffee for Beginners

Rich aroma of fresh coffee fascinates people worldwide. The world of coffee is profound once you are particular about how to brew it. Today we are going to introduce a simple way to brew authentic coffee. Would you like to have a wonderful morning with hand-dripped coffee?
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How to Make Overnight Dried Fish at Home

How to Make Overnight Dried Fish at Home

Today we are going to tell you how to make overnight dried fish, which has been familiar to Japanese people. Making of dried fish is more profound than expected as we need to take account into kinds of fish, concentration of salt, time for drying, etc. Let’s find your own recipe!
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Basics of How to Cook Tempura

Basics of How to Cook Tempura

Tempura is a representative Japanese food. It is as renowned worldwide as other Japanese foods. However, cooking Tempura is difficult, requiring high skills. Today we are going to tell you the basics and tips for how to cook delicious Tempura. It would be wonderful if you can eat Tempura at home anytime in your life!
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Hario Induction Rice Cooker Casserol is a Good Choice to Cook Delicious Rice!

Hario Induction Rice Cooker Casserol is a Good Choice to Cook Delicious Rice!

For Japanese people, delicious rice is a minimum requirement for satisfactory meals. However, cooking delicious rice is not that simple. Today we are going to introduce “Hario Induction Rice Cooker Casserol”, with which everyone can cook delicious rice. Would you like to enjoy fluffy and freshly cooked rice?
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How to Select and Use "Bonzaru", a Bamboo Serving Plate

How to Select and Use "Bonzaru", a Bamboo Serving Plate

In Japan, bamboo serving plates (“Bonzaru” in Japanese) have been used since ancient times for draining or drying food materials, serving food, etc. They are a very convenient tool that can be used for multiple purposes. Today we are going to show you how to select and use Bonzaru. Would you like to get a natural bamboo Bonzaru made in Sado as your new cooking partner?
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How to Make Shiratama Ammitsu

How to Make Shiratama Ammitsu

“Ammitsu”, is one of representative Japanese confections and mostly served at shops. Ammitsu is actually easy to make at home. Today we are going to show you how to make Shiratama Ammitsu (Ammitsu with rice flour dumplings). Let's enjoy this summer with homemade Ammitsu!
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Let's Enjoy "Tokoroten", a Japanese Summer Food! － How to Use Tentsuki

Let's Enjoy "Tokoroten", a Japanese Summer Food! － How to Use Tentsuki

In hot summer, you would want to stay cool with cold food. Tokoroten, a representative Japanese summer food,  is shredded gelidium jelly. Today we are going to tell how to make authentic Tokoroten with Tentsuki (Tokoroten cutter). Let's enjoy summer in Japanese style with Tokoroten and Tentsuki!
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Unexpectedly Healthy "Sobayu"

Unexpectedly Healthy "Sobayu"

Do you like Soba noodles? Soba is one of the most popular Japanese food and getting even more and more popularity abroad in recent years.  Today we are going to introduce how to have “Sobayu”,  the hot water in which Soba noodles have been boiled and which contains lots of nutrition. Let’s fully enjoy the attraction of Soba by having Sobayu!
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Let's Experience the Profound World of "Nihonshu"!

Let's Experience the Profound World of "Nihonshu"!

There are various kinds of liquor including brewed liquor, distilled liquor and mixed liquor. Liquor is an important culture reflecting local customs and history. Today we are going to introduce Nihonshu, a traditional Japanese liquor and show its profound world. Why don’t you step in there to experience authentic Nihonshu firsthand and trace the history and tradition of Nihonshu?
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Let's Restore Energy with Eels on a Day of the Ox!

Let's Restore Energy with Eels on a Day of the Ox!

In Japan, there is a custom of eating eels on a day of the ox (called “Ushinohi”). This custom dates back to the Edo Period and it is actually effective to prevent summer heat. Let’s spend the midsummer day of ox with authentic Japanese style!
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How to Use Shaved Ice Machine - Let's Enjoy a Japanese Common Summer Sweet!

How to Use Shaved Ice Machine - Let's Enjoy a Japanese Common Summer Sweet!

Shaved ice is a typical sweet that is often served at food stands of summer festivals or souvenir shops at tourist spots. However, it is also made at home. Today we are going to show you how to use a shaved ice machine, “Ikenaga Black Swan Shaved Ice Machine”.  Let’s enjoy this summer in Japanese style!
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An Easy Recipe to Make Fruit Liquor at Home

An Easy Recipe to Make Fruit Liquor at Home

In Japan, Ume (Japanese plums) hit store shelves between May and July. Not a few people are waiting for the Ume season to make Umeshu (plum liquor). Based on how to make Umeshu, today we are going to introduce a recipes of fruit liquor and Ume syrup.
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How to Make Bonito Extract Dashi, the Base of Japanese Cuisine

How to Make Bonito Extract Dashi, the Base of Japanese Cuisine

Dashi (soup broth) is an important element in Japanese cuisine, and learning how to make dashi is the first step for Japanese chefs. Today we are going to show you how to make dashi, which can be the core of Japanese cuisine. Why don’t you learn the basics of Japanese dashi and find your best one?
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TSUKI and YUKI, Tableware Originated from Japanese Traditional Culture

TSUKI and YUKI, Tableware Originated from Japanese Traditional Culture

TSUKI and YUKI are tableware originated from Japanese traditional culture and made of roof tiles (Kawara in Japanese).  They feature unique color, stylish design and even good functionality. They have earned high reputation worldwide and received various awards. Would you like to get the sophisticated tableware originated from Japanese traditional culture and techniques?
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Gorgeous Food Presentation with Yasuda Kawara

Gorgeous Food Presentation with Yasuda Kawara

Yasuda Kawara is a type of roof tile that has been widely used and familiar to Japanese culture and life. For its functionality and design, it can be also used for serving Japanese cuisine, providing it with gorgeous looks. Would you like to get one as tableware for special events or celebrations?
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Tips for Making Sushi As Well As Professional Chefs

Tips for Making Sushi As Well As Professional Chefs

Sushi is an art of food created by skilled professionals. It is believed it takes so many years to learn how to make sushi .  However, it doesn’t mean only professionals can make sushi. As the recipe is actually simple, you can enjoy it in your own way. Today we are going to introduce basics of making sushi.
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How to Use Katsuramuki Peeler S Turning Slicer, a Must Item for Serving Japanese Cuisine

How to Use Katsuramuki Peeler S Turning Slicer, a Must Item for Serving Japanese Cuisine

Radish garnish called “Tsuma” is essential for most Japanese representative fish dishes including sashimi. It takes a lot of time to learn cutting skills with knife, but with Katsuramuki Peeler S Turning Slicer, anyone can cut Tsuma easily and quickly. It would be helpful either for restaurant use or home use.
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How to Cook Authentic Tamagoyaki, a Representative Japanese Dish

How to Cook Authentic Tamagoyaki, a Representative Japanese Dish

Tamagoyaki is so common and an important element of Japanese cuisine. Today we would like to show you how to cook fluffy and juicy Tamagoyaki. With a Tamagoyaki pan, anyone can cook authentic Tamagoyaki easily. Why don’t you give it a try?
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Let's Enjoy Sayama Tea, a Japanese Top 3 Green Tea!

Let's Enjoy Sayama Tea, a Japanese Top 3 Green Tea!

Japanese tea is now popular all over the world.  There are various types of Japanese tea. “Sayama Tea” is one of top 3 Japanese tea. Today we would like to introduce Sayama Tea from Saitama Prefecture and demonstrate how to brew tasty tea.
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What is the difference between Tetsukyusu and Tetsubin?

What is the difference between Tetsukyusu and Tetsubin?

Japan has had its own tea culture since ancient times and even now a lot of people love drinking tea. Today we would like to introduce two differentiated teaware, Tetsukyusu (iron teapot) and Tetsubin (iron kettle) and explain their features and tips for use.
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Let’s Enjoy Authentic Grilled Food with Japanese Shichirin Grill!

Let’s Enjoy Authentic Grilled Food with Japanese Shichirin Grill!

In Japan, there is a unique charcoal grill called “Shichirin”. It has been used at home or restaurants since before. Shichirin can even optimize flavors of the ingredients and make them more delicious. Would you like to experience authentic BBQ with a wonderful Japanese cooking tool?
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What is “Shokado Bento Box”, a Classic-Style Bento Box Originated from Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine?

What is “Shokado Bento Box”, a Classic-Style Bento Box Originated from Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine?

Today we would like to introduce “Shokado Bento Box”, a little gorgeous, Japanese traditional bento lunch box. Shokado Bento Box is a Japanese traditional bento style and it is sort of a reproduced version of Japanese Kaiseki Cuisine. Would you like to have one for special occasions?
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Oyakodon Pan, a Key Item to Make Authentic Oyakodon

Oyakodon Pan, a Key Item to Make Authentic Oyakodon

Today we are going to introduce a recipe of authentic Oyakodon (Chicken and Egg rice bowl). Oyakodon pan is a must for cooking Oyakodon. When cooking Oyakodon, in principle, one serving is cooked at a time.  Also, heat control is a key. Let’s cook authentic Oyakodon with Oyakodon pan!
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