In Japan, one food sparks the most debate: Natto. People either love it or hate it — there is no middle ground. Japanese people eat natto as a healthy breakfast food almost every day. Foreign tourists, however, often call it “the weirdest and most disgusting food in Japan.” Natto (納豆) is a traditional Japanese fermented … Read more
Japanese food has a wide range of flavors. Among them is a category called shoukouhin (珍味), which means “strange tastes.” One of the most challenging is Shiokara (塩辛). This is a strong, pungent dish made from fermented seafood. It delivers a huge umami explosion. This is not delicate sushi or comforting ramen. Instead, it is … Read more
November 17, 2025 Fugu sashimi arranged in an intricate chrysanthemum pattern — a true test of the chef’s knife skills. In the refined world of Japanese cuisine, there exists a dish that carries the ultimate stakes: fugu, the pufferfish that contains a toxin 1,200 times more deadly than cyanide. A single mistake in preparation means … Read more
