50 Japanese Foods to Try While You Are in Japan
WEBApr 3, 2015 · 6. Tonkatsu. Tonkatsu is a popular Japanese dish based on western pork cutlets, where a thick slice of pork is dipped in a flour and beaten egg batter, coated in breadcrumbs and fried in oil. There are both sirloin and fillet tonkatsu, with the fillet tonlatsu being more expensive.
Japanese Fashion Subcultures: Lolita, Rockabilly, Gyaru, and More ...
WEBOct 29, 2019 · Lolita. Lolita is one of the most iconic of all the Japanese fashion subcultures. The style is heavily influenced by an ultra-feminine take on the traditional Victorian and Edwardian style of children's clothing. The style came into being in the early 2000s as an offshoot from the gothic and aristocratic styles of the Visual Kei movement.
Narutomaki - Japan’s Delicious Ramen Fish Cake
WEBJul 27, 2020 · Narutomaki is most commonly found as a ramen topping, but it is also used in salads and soups, made into tempura, or even eaten as-is. Narutomaki is a kind of kamaboko, which are shaped fish cakes usually served as side dishes or accompaniments to the main course. There are many kinds of kamaboko, and they take on …
Top 20 Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo - tsunagu Japan
WEBJul 26, 2019 · Top 10 Classic Conveyor Belt Sushi Restaurants. 1. Katsumidori Meguro Branch. monsieur_11. Katsumidori is a chain restaurant with a total of 10 branches, 6 of which are located in Tokyo. They are featured often by media, and are extremely famous for serving delicious dishes at affordable prices. Of all the branches, though, the one that is ...
Inari Fox - Everything About Japan's Sacred Kitsune
WEBMay 14, 2020 · In Japanese folklore, foxes are often portrayed as possessing heightened intelligence and longevity. These desirable qualities made the fox a staple image of the traditional art style known as "ukiyo-e" (Edo-period woodblock prints). In particular, white foxes, said to be Inari's chosen messenger, are believed to …
A Guide to Japanese Money (Yen): Coins and Bills - tsunagu Japan
WEBApr 13, 2023 · The official currency of Japan is the yen. It’s denoted around the world with the ¥ symbol but locally, the "kanji" character 円 (pronounced “en”) is used. The character aptly translates to “round”, describing the shape of Japanese coins. The first official Japanese coinage dates as far back as 704 during Japan’s Asuka period.
How to Make Takoyaki: A Step-By-Step Recipe (With Pictures
WEBFeb 7, 2018 · Add in the shoga. Add in the green onions. In general, feel free to add in as much or as little of each ingredient as you like. Add in some more batter. You should do this until it overflows a bit. Once a minute has passed, cut off the excess batter and tuck everything into their respective holes.
25 Must-Try Japanese Drinks: How Many Have You Had?
WEBOct 28, 2021 · 15 Non-Alcoholic Japanese Drinks. 1. Matcha (Green Tea) Matcha is green tea powder often whisked into a frothy brew with a delicately balanced sweet and bitter flavor profile. While matcha tea is the traditional way to go, matcha powder is often used to flavor sweets such as cookies, cakes, and even lattes.
8 Most Famous Martial Arts in Japan Today - tsunagu Japan
WEBOct 13, 2020 · Sneha Nagesh. Sneha Nagesh. Japanese martial arts are practiced and loved by people around the world. They have a history that dates back to the samurai, and include many different martial art styles, from kendo to karate. In this article, we dig deeper into eight of the most famous Japanese martial …
A Complete Guide to Shinjuku Station in Tokyo, the World's …
WEBMar 6, 2017 · Shinjuku Station, the world's busiest station, is so confusing that even Japanese people get lost. However, this guide is written complete with photos for foreign travelers so that they can navigate Shinjuku Station without getting lost. Please read this if you have plans to come to Shinjuku, or even just to Tokyo, because it might come in handy!