Shotengai Magazine

Shoyu

Shoyu: The Japanese Soy Sauce

Shoyu is one of the most popular condiments in Japan and is used in many different ways. This liquid condiment can be used as a sauce, seasoning, and marinade. It...

Shoyu: The Japanese Soy Sauce

Shoyu is one of the most popular condiments in Japan and is used in many different ways. This liquid condiment can be used as a sauce, seasoning, and marinade. It...

Aikido

Aikido: The Japanese Martial Art of Peace

Aikido is the way of combining forces. It is a Japanese martial art that one could use to defend themselves from injuries and attacks. Its primary goal is to develop...

Aikido: The Japanese Martial Art of Peace

Aikido is the way of combining forces. It is a Japanese martial art that one could use to defend themselves from injuries and attacks. Its primary goal is to develop...

Kaiseki Ryori

The Japanese Delicacy (XIV): Kaiseki Ryori

Kaiseki ryori is a Japanese traditional multi-course cuisine. It consists of four courses - starters, main courses, shokuji, and dessert, each of which is made from premium seasonal ingredients and served on well-decorated plates and...

The Japanese Delicacy (XIV): Kaiseki Ryori

Kaiseki ryori is a Japanese traditional multi-course cuisine. It consists of four courses - starters, main courses, shokuji, and dessert, each of which is made from premium seasonal ingredients and served on well-decorated plates and...

Unadon

The Japanese Delicacy (XIII): Unadon

Unadon, short for unagi-don, is a classic Japanese dish consisting of grilled eel and rice. The eel is thick and fatty. After grilling, the flesh is moist and tender while the...

The Japanese Delicacy (XIII): Unadon

Unadon, short for unagi-don, is a classic Japanese dish consisting of grilled eel and rice. The eel is thick and fatty. After grilling, the flesh is moist and tender while the...

Tempura

The Japanese Delicacy (XII): Tempura

Tempura was introduced to Japan by the Portuguese. Over the centuries, it became a typical Japanese dish. Nowadays, tempura is considered to be a representative Japanese dish worldwide. It is...

The Japanese Delicacy (XII): Tempura

Tempura was introduced to Japan by the Portuguese. Over the centuries, it became a typical Japanese dish. Nowadays, tempura is considered to be a representative Japanese dish worldwide. It is...

Shikki

Shikki: The Delicate Japanese Lacquerware

Shikki (lacquerware) is a Japanese craft of painting paper, basketry, leather, and wooden items with “urushi.” It is one of Japan's most iconic traditional handicrafts. For centuries, it has been used...

Shikki: The Delicate Japanese Lacquerware

Shikki (lacquerware) is a Japanese craft of painting paper, basketry, leather, and wooden items with “urushi.” It is one of Japan's most iconic traditional handicrafts. For centuries, it has been used...