Contents: About Sori Yanagi Design of Sori Yanagi Best Kitchenware and Tableware About Sori Yanagi Sori Yanagi is a Japanese industrial designer. He was born in 1915 in Harajyuku, Tokyo, Japan between Soetsu Yanagi and Kaneko Yanagi. His father Soetsu is a founder of Mingei Movement which cerebrates beauty in every ordinary objects made by anonymous craftsman. Because of his father, Sori had many opportunities seeing and touching hand-crafted objects in his childhood, and it affected his sensitivity in design. In 1934, Sori entered Tokyo Art School and studied western paintings. When he kne ..read more

Sushi is popular all around the world, whether eating at a high-end sushi restaurant or getting takeout from a deli in a grocery store. Sushi is a form of art, which takes 10 to 11 years to master: 3 years cook the perfect sushi rice and 8 years of training in a top-notch authentic sushi restaurant in Japan in order to create nigiri sushi. But with the high-demand for sushi worldwide along with modern technology, the needs for using a sushi robot has increased. Sushi robots allow the sushi making process to be automated and make it possible to create sushi more quickly without having a restaur ..read more

A good sharp kitchen knife is one thing that everyone needs in their kitchen, whether you are a professional chef at a top-notch restaurant or a home cook. The word for a knife in Japanese is wa-bocho (pronounced “wa-bo-cho”), and there are many types of knives available. Many serious cooks have one or two Japanese chef knives. Why are Japanese chef knives so popular? Japanese cuisine requires detailed knife work and precise cuts, much like an art, and Japanese chef knives are made for this purpose. To achieve this high level of skill there are many different styles Japanese chef knives, and e ..read more

Did you know you can make sushi at home? These sushi making kits will make it a lot easier for you to create the perfect sushi roll at home. There are a variety of sushi making kits that includes tools you will need to make different types of sushi, such as a roll or nigiri. For example, a sushi roll making kit includes the bamboo mat to roll the sushi, the spoon to make sushi rice, and a sushi roll cutter. Some come with kits you can make both the sushi rolls and the nigiri sushi. It’s great for entertaining people with a sushi party, or for people who love making Japanese food. Contents: Wh ..read more

You may know by now, but rice is a staple food in Japanese cuisine. The Japanese have very high standards when it comes the rice, since they eat it every day and at every single meal. Many Japanese are very picky about the quality of the rice, and they can usually judge if a restaurant is good or not just by how their rice is cooked. Rice in Japanese food culture is that important. You want the right texture, fluffy and shiny, but neither too mushy nor too hard. Traditionally in Japan, rice was cooked in a donabe clay pot, which makes perfect and delicious rice. Now with the latest technology ..read more

Have you ever had tamagoyaki in a Japanese izakaya or sushi restaurant? The square tamagoyaki omelettes have a simple but beautiful and almost a zen look. You can make these professional grade tamagoyaki too, with a special tamagoyaki frying pan! Contents: What is Tamagoyaki? Tamagoyaki Frying Pan How to Make Tamagoyaki Best Tamagoyaki Frying Pans and Tools What is Tamagoyaki? Tamagoyaki literally means fried egg in Japanese, but it is not the fried egg you imagine. Japanese Tamagoyaki is a sweet omelette rolled into a cylinder with bamboo mat and served in bite-sized pieces. Think of a cinn ..read more

Those who are into cooking Japanese food should definitely look into investing in a donabe, or Japanese clay pot. Donabe cooking is great for making a single pot meal and cooking the perfect pot of rice. Donabe holds heat very well so you also save energy while making a healthy and delicious meal! Contents: What is Donabe: Japanese Clay Pot? The Benefits of Using a Donabe Seasoning the Donabe and Recipe Best Donabe Rice Cooker What is Donabe: Japanese Clay Pot? Donabe means clay pot or earthenware pot in Japanese. Donabe is often used during the winter time for nabe dishes or single pot meal ..read more

Japanese snacks are cute, unique and delicious. If you love Japanese food and culture, then these Japanese snack subscription boxes are perfect for you! You can have these exciting Japanese snacks, both classic and current, delivered every month right to your door! It’s like Christmas every month! Contents: Japanese Dagashi Candy and Snacks 10 Best Japanese Snacks Fun Assorted Japanese Snack Box 10 Best Japanese Monthly Snack Subscription Boxes Japanese Dagashi Candy and Snacks Have you ever tried Japanese dagashi before? Dagashi means cheap candy or snacks and are similar to American penny ..read more

Mirin kasu is born from the brewing process of mirin (sweet sake) and is made of sweet rice, malted rice, and shochu. The sweet rice gives it stickiness and a granulated drop shape. The flavor of mirin kasu is faintly sweet, as distinguished from the stronger taste of sake kasu. Contents: What is Mirin Kasu? Mirin Kasu Pickled Vegetables Recipe Mirin Kasu Pound Cake Recipe Baked Cod with Mirin Kasuzuke Recipe Soymilk Banana Shake with Mirin Kasu Recipe Crispy Mirin Kasu Cookie Recipe What is Mirin Kasu? History of Mirin Kasu As described in the book “Wakan Sansai Zue” (Chinese and Japanese A ..read more

Tofu cream is easy to make and low in calories. It’s an almighty condiment that can be used from pasta dishes to sweets. Tofu cream is made from tofu, which is healthy, tasty, and good for weight-loss. Let’s give it a try! Contents: What is Tofu Cream? Save Time! How to Drain Tofu Tofu Cream’s Appeal How to Use Tofu Cream Basic Tofu Cream Recipe Tofu Cream Mushroom Gratin Recipe Tomato Tofu Cream Pasta Recipe Fruit Roll Cake with Tofu Cream Recipe Tofu Cream Potato Salad Recipe What is Tofu Cream? Tofu cream is very white and creamy, like heavy cream. It looks so yummy, it’s surprising to re ..read more