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It’s no secret that Japan has a rich and exquisite food culture. Whether imported or natively developed, the Japanese strive for culinary perfection and innovation. Each region even has its...

The Shape of Sakura Japan is known for many things: advanced technology, animation, and especially food. But its most beautiful symbol is undoubtedly sakura. In Japan, cherry blossoms not only...

Tea Time To all my tea drinkers out there, I gotta ask: is there anything more relaxing than a freshly brewed hot cup of tea with its aromatic steam and its herbal...

I am pleased to introduce the next discovery in our Bokksu Trends series: Sado (茶道, tea ceremony)! Sado dates back to the 9th century and is considered to be one of...

Meet Chef Chikara Sono I had the pleasure to sit down and chat with Chef Chikara Sono, the Executive Chef of Michelin-Starred Kyo Ya Restaurant. He hails from Sapporo City...

Go Towards the Light Peer into the nooks and crannies of most Japanese towns and you will undoubtedly find the warm, comforting light of akachochin (赤提灯, red lanterns). As you...

I am super excited to announce the launch of Bokksu Trends, our newest insider guide to Japanese gourmet experiences in NYC and beyond! We've been hunting through the concrete jungle to...

Japan's Background in Baking A symbol of post-WWII American Occupation, bread was originally seen as a poor substitute for rice. The Japanese didn’t embrace bread as a main staple until the...

From Jakarta to Jaga From being considered an ornamental plant to becoming a staple in international cuisine, the potato has had quite the journey. They were first brought to the...

While Tokyo resides on the tip of tourist tongues, those who are culinarily inclined have discovered that Osaka is the true palette pleaser. Perfectly situated near continental Asia, what was once Ancient Japan's...

Many people believe that Tokyo produces the most delicious and authentic food in Japan, but if you were to ask any Japanese foodie, they would undoubtedly assert that it’s Osaka!...

We could've sung the jingle in three-part harmony but didn’t want to be too cliché, so we marveled at the pyramid of Japanese Kit Kat as if deliberating a painting....