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Discover Shio Koji: Japan’s Modern Super Seasoning for Health & Gut Happiness
Japanese cuisine has long been celebrated for its fermented seasonings like miso, soy sauce, sake, and mirin—all powered by the …
Why Seaweeds Are the Secret to Japanese Longevity
The Okinawan diet, famous for producing some of the world’s longest-living centenarians, is a nutrient-rich, alkaline way of eating—and one …
Shiitake Mushroom: Amazing Immune booster for the chilly season
Today, I would like to talk about how we can boost our immune system this winter. There are numbers of …
Kuzu; Ancient Medicinal Starch with an endless list of Health Benefits!
Do you know Kuzu (aka Kudzu)? Well, it is a traditional starch that is extracted from the roots of the …
Elevate your health journey with Japanese Koji-Fermented Foods
Today, I would like to talk all about Koji, including its health benefits so you can use it to elevate …
Quinoa Inari Sushi Recipe
Quinoa Inari Sushi This recipe is much healthier than traditional inari sushi. I add quinoa to make the rice light …
Vegan snacks in Asakusa, Japan
Asakusa is a historic Tokyo district known for the Senso-ji Temple. It is also famous for “TABEARUKI,” which means eating while …
How to spot the RIGHT Kuzu
As flu season is approaching, I’m not so worried, because I have Kuzu (aka Kudzu)! I don’t take cold/flu medicine, …
Boost your Immune System with Shiitake Mushrooms
As winter approaches, I wanted to outline the remarkable health benefits of shiitake mushrooms. Shiitake mushrooms are great at boosting …
Natto Spread Recipe for Natto Beginners
Vegan Natto Spread Recipe Have you tried natto before? Natto is fermented soybeans that is very nutritious – rich in …
