Shotengai Magazine

Tofu

Tofu: A Staple of Japanese Cuisine

Tofu is a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, and is low in fat and calories. It’s a healthy and delicious addition to any meal. With its mild flavor and wonderful...

Tofu: A Staple of Japanese Cuisine

Tofu is a great source of protein, vitamins, and minerals, and is low in fat and calories. It’s a healthy and delicious addition to any meal. With its mild flavor and wonderful...

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...

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...

Wagyu

Wagyu: The Prime Japanese Beef

Wagyu, the juicy, fatty, and tender Japanese beef, is one of the most expensive ingredients. They have crazy Intramuscular Fat (IMF), also known as marbling. It is adored by Michelin-starred...

Wagyu: The Prime Japanese Beef

Wagyu, the juicy, fatty, and tender Japanese beef, is one of the most expensive ingredients. They have crazy Intramuscular Fat (IMF), also known as marbling. It is adored by Michelin-starred...