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Recipe
Nikomi Hambagu (Stewed Japanese Hamburg Steak)
Hambagu is an iconic yoshoku dish, a western-inspired Japanese dish.
Growing up, this was a special occasion menu for me as my mom always served it on...
Sake
5 Best Warm Sake Brands (2021)
A hot beverage on a cold night can be so satisfying. So it’s time to celebrate because warm sake season is here.
If you’re looking to take your hot sa...
Spotlight
Building the Aizu’s Terroir with Renewable Energy-Yamatogawa
While there are many sake breweries that aim to be sustainable and eco-friendly, Yamatogawa Brewing Company takes the extra mile by generating renewabl...
Food & Drink
Japanese Hot Pot and Sake
When the crisp autumn winds tap on the window, it’s time for hot pot!
“Nabemono,” a compound word made up of nabe for “cooking pot” and mono for “thin...
Spotlight
One of the Youngest Yet Most Refined Sake Brands, Ninki-Ichi
While there are many sake breweries with a long history in Fukushima, Ninki Brewing Company started its brand in 2007. The president, Yujin Yusa, chall...
Sake
Hiyaoroshi: Enchanting Fall Seasonal Sake
The short answer is it refers to the seasonal limited sake only available throughout the autumn, usually September to November.
Sake
Celebrate Hello Kitty’s Birthday with Hello Kitty Nigori Sake
What better way is there to celebrate the birth of a Japanese icon than with Japanese sake? Today, we kampai to Hello Kitty, the “kawaii” (cute) Sanrio...
Spotlight
The Secret of Long-loved Flavor of Naraman Sake
Yumegokoro Brewing Company is famous for their award-winning Naraman series. The brewery president, Nobuo Shoji, shares his humble work ethic of cheris...
Culture
Authentic Hakata Experience in Los Angeles
In this article, I would like to introduce one of my favorite spots from my recent visits, Hakata Izakaya Hero. Nestled in the heart of “Tehrangeles” i...