Soba, the buckwheat has a long history, and remarkably, pollen from soba flowers has been discovered in Jomon-era ruins, suggesting that soba had already made its way to Japan by then.

Do you ever feel like eating meat but want something that’s not too heavy? Chicken stir-fry with ponzu oroshi dressing is a perfect dish when you feel exactly like that.

March 3rd is "Hinamatsuri", a day in Japan to celebrate and wish for the happiness and healthy growth of girls. It originates from the Chinese festival "Shangsi Jie" (上巳の節句).

Packed with dietary fiber and various other nutrients, this hearty dish is called 'Kinchaku-ni,' Japanese stuffed fried tofu pouches.

Gyudon (beef bowl) originated in the Meiji era, evolving from gyunabe (beef hot pot) served over rice. It’s also known as gyumeshi.