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Kabocha korokke, is a common and very popular bento meal item. You’ll find this in many schoolchildren’s lunch boxes when autumn arrives as it’s a great way for moms to get their kids to eat more veggies.

Whether your 2020 Japan trip has been put on hold, you’re missing Japan, or you’re simply looking forward to some Japanese food, one of the best ways to experience Japan’s cuisine is to bring it to your own home!

Various specially formulated tempura powders are available at any supermarket or grocery shop. You can cook tempura using any of your favorite ingredients.

Nothing says fast food in the south of Japan like “tako-raisu!” And 2021 marks the 37th birthday of this signature Okinawan dish, according to local lore.

INGREDIENTS

8 cups hot popcorn
4 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon sea salt, or to taste
3-4 tablespoons aonori
togarashi seasoning, to taste

PREPARATION

100-yen shopping in Japan means weird and wacky gadgets, and weird and wacky gadgets on a budget means Daiso! Daiso is one of Japan’s most famous 100-yen stores (think dollar store, but cooler), and it offers a huge number of items at a range of price points, but with a focus on 100-yen steals.