What is Seiten no Hekireki rice? 青天の霹靂米とは?

To find out more about other varieties of Japanese rice, see our main page. Why is Seiten no Hekireki rice … More

What is Ginga no Shizuku rice? 銀河のしずく米とは?

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To find out more about other varieties of Japanese rice, see our main page. Why is Yukiwakamaru rice special? The … More

To find out more about other varieties of Japanese rice, see our main page. Why is Tsuyahime rice special? One … More

To find out more about other varieties of Japanese rice, see our main page. In our previous article on how … More

There are two main formats in which the qualities of a rice variety are communicated in Japan. Firstly, there is … More

“Rice is a beautiful food. It is beautiful when it grows—precision rows of sparkling green stalks shooting up to reach … More

Akasu, or red vinegar is the vinegar used by traditional Edomae sushi chefs to make their sushi rice. Compared to … More

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Koji is used to make many of the staple ingredients of Japanese cuisine. It gives soy sauce, miso and sake … More

A good primer before reading this article is the science of making miso. TLDR: Glass and plastic are good if … More

*Read more about traditional vs modern miso. Otherwise you might be interested in the science of miso. This recipe uses … More