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Super Fresh, Healthy Vegan Food at Cafe COTONOHA in Kamakura
If you are looking for the perfect Kamakura day trip from Tokyo, hopping on the famous Enoden line is an absolute must. While …
Why You’ll Find Konnyaku in Almost Every One of My Cooking Classes
If you’ve joined one of my Japanese cooking classes, you may have noticed there’s one ingredient I keep coming back …
Why I Drink Matcha Every Day (+ How My 85-Year-Old Dad Finally Loves My Matcha Shaker)
Why Matcha Travels Everywhere With Me (And Why My 85-Year-Old Dad Finally Loves My Matcha Shaker) Whenever I return to Japan, …
Exploring Tokyo’s Fermentation Culture in Ebisu
Exploring Tokyo’s Fermentation Culture in Ebisu During my last trip to Tokyo, my husband and I visited KOSO CAFE Bio …
Japanese Winter Solstice Traditions: Why We Eat Pumpkin for Good Health
As the weather turns colder in Sydney, this weekend marks the winter solstice – the shortest day and longest night …
Japanese Kuzu Benefits: The Traditional Healing Ingredient I Still Use at 53
What Is Japanese Kuzu? The Traditional Healing Ingredient I Still Use at 53 As the weather gets colder, I naturally …
Chie no Mochi in Amanohashidate: Kyoto’s Famous “Wisdom Mochi” Sweet
If you are visiting Amanohashidate, one local specialty you should not miss is Chie no Mochi, a traditional Japanese sweet …
Alkaline Water in Cooking: Why Water Quality Matters for Healthy Meals
When we think about healthy cooking, we often focus on ingredients—fresh vegetables, balanced meals, and fermented foods. But there’s one essential element …
Vegan-Friendly Ramen Around Ikebukuro: T’s Tantan, Kyushu Jangara & a Garden Escape
Ikebukuro is one of Tokyo’s busiest districts — packed with shopping, transport hubs, and constant movement. But beyond the crowds, it’s also …
Shiitake Mushroom Bruschetta
Shiitake Mushroom Bruschetta This shiitake mushroom bruschetta is one of those recipes—easy to prepare, full of flavour, and surprisingly nourishing. …
