Emiko Davies’ latest cookbook, “The Japanese Pantry: From Sake to Soy, Essential Ingredients for Japanese Home Cooking,” is a showcase of homey dishes any Japanese grandma would be proud of. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2025/12/09/food-drink/emiko-davies-cookbook-japanese-pantry/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #life #fooddrink #chefs #recipes #japanesecuisine #shoyu #kombu

The government of South Australia has banned the use of fish-shaped small soy sauce containers, commonly provided with takeaway sushi and bento boxed meals, as part of efforts to reduce plastic waste. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2025/09/03/japan/australian-state-bans-plastic-soy-sauce-bottles/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #japan #australia #plastic #shoyu #recycling #environment #restaurants

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