In Japan, good fortune sometimes comes wrapped in fried tofu. Elizabeth Andoh shares how to make "age-fukubukuro," a humble, heartwarming dish inspired by the New Year’s lucky bag tradition. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/15/food-drink/fukubukuro-fried-tofu-recipe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #kombu #japanesecuisine #meat #vegetables #vegetarian
Looking to start a pickling regimen in your kitchen? Turn to Yoko Nakazawa’s debut cookbook, “The Japanese Art of Pickling and Fermenting: Preserving Vegetables and Family Traditions,” for some uncomplicated help. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/11/food-drink/art-pickling-cookbook-japan/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #japanesecuisine #vegetables #chefs #recipes #fermentation
If you can’t decide whether you want sushi or “kaiseki” multicourse haute cuisine for your next dinner, Nadaman’s new Ginza Onodera x Nadaman, which combines both dining concepts, is your answer. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/07/food-drink/ginza-tokyo-nadaman-kaiseki/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #japanesecuisine #soup #fish #chefs #kaiseki
Fancy a multicourse Japanese haute cuisine in the clouds? The region’s top airlines are sparing no expense to satiate your appetite. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/02/food-drink/airline-food-japan-tourism-boom/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #ana #jal #aviation #japanesecuisine #travel #vegan #finedining
With the cold weather settling in, warm up with a little heat from "mābō dōfu," a spicy stew of tofu and pork. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/11/02/food-drink/mabo-dofu-umami-recipe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #japanesecuisine #meat #vegetables
A microwave and mayonnaise are all you need to make a chicken omelet sandwich for a quick breakfast or lunch bento. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/10/28/food-drink/oyako-sando-recipe/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #japanesecuisine #meat #chefs #recipes
Japanese businesses showed off their food products at an event in Sao Paulo on Monday as demand for authentic "washoku" Japanese cuisine is growing in Brazil. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/business/2025/10/14/companies/brazil-japanese-food/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #business #companies #brazil #rice #japanesecuisine #food #jetro
There are eggplants, and then there are autumn eggplants — a sweeter, juicier variety that's great for tossing into a stir-fry. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/30/food-drink/autumn-eggplant-aki-nasu/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #japanesecuisine #vegetables #meat
In announcing its 2026 lineup of Michelin-starred Tokyo restaurants, the organization made special note of 97-year-old chef Kenjiro Kanemoto, the world’s oldest, active Michelin-recognized chef. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/27/food-drink/tokyo-michelin-three-stars/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #chefs #michelin #japanesecuisine #frenchcuisine #awards #tokyo #restaurants
Makiko Itoh's “Real Japanese Cooking: The Only Japanese Cookbook You Will Ever Need" cuts through the clutter to focus on the basics that every home cook should know. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/09/16/food-drink/real-japanese-cooking-cookbook/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #japanesecuisine #recipes #soup #vegetables
A throwback to old-school “izakaya” taverns, Tanikoretani is a haven for those looking for classic bites paired with plenty of sake. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/24/food-drink/tanikoretani-izakaya-kiyosumi-shirakawa/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #japanesecuisine #chefs #sake #alcohol #drinking #izakaya
Still using sesame as just a dressing or a paste? Pick up some creative ideas from Rachel Simons' debut cookbook. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/17/food-drink/cookbook-sesame-recipes/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #japanesecuisine #snacks #desserts
The pair of Michelin-starred chefs represent a new era for Japanese culinary talents in the French capital. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/08/15/food-drink/japanese-michelin-chefs-kimura-kobayashi-paris/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #japanesecuisine #chefs #paris #finedining #frenchcuisine
Juicy, marinated tomatoes are the perfect antidote to the summer heat. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/27/food-drink/marinated-tomatoes-summer/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #japanesecuisine #shoyu #vegetables
Kenji Morimoto's practical cookbook will help beginners to fermented food take their first, effortless step to making their own kombucha and fruit preserves. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/20/food-drink/cookbook-fermented-food-japanese-american/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #recipes #japanesecuisine #miso #snacks
When the temperature rises, turn to a refreshing cube of tofu for salvation. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/18/food-drink/chilled-tofu-dashi-yakko/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #japanesecuisine #recipes #vegetables #vegetarian
Think Mexican food is all about tortillas? This Michelin-starred restaurant in Osaka wants to change such a perception. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/07/11/food-drink/milpa-michelin-mexican-restaurant-osaka/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #chefs #osaka #mexicancuisine #japanesecuisine
Established by a group of chefs, RelationFish wants to encourage more restaurants in Japan to embrace sustainably cultivated seafood as alternatives to wild catch. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/06/29/food-drink/relationfish-sustainable-seafood-fine-dining/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #japanesecuisine #chefs #fish