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In Japan, oden is so ingrained in everyday life that you can even buy it at convenience stores. Oden is a traditional Japanese home-cooked dish where various ingredients such as daikon radish, eggs, chikuwa (tube-shaped fish cake), and konnyaku (firm jelly made from konjac yam) are slowly simmered in dashi broth. Tokyo, where oden culture is deeply rooted, is home…
“Tsunesushi,” a sushi restaurant in Asakusa with over 90 years of history, began as a modest food stall. Now run by three generations of the Uehara family, it draws in locals and international visitors alike for its remarkable flavors and welcoming atmosphere. High-quality sushi at affordable prices Hiroshi Uehara, the third-generation owner and sushi chef at Tsunesushi, serves traditional Edomae…
Matcha, the finely powdered green tea used in traditional Japanese tea ceremonies, has become a popular ingredient in sweets across Japan. In Tokyo, you can find a variety of matcha-infused treats, from creamy desserts to delicate pastries, that highlight the rich, slightly bitter flavor of this iconic tea. Whether you’re a matcha enthusiast or trying it for the first time,…