Introducing Tomoe-Ya’s top recommended item: the “Madoromu Sake Ware” series.

These unique sake vessels are crafted by Shinetsu Works Co., Ltd., a company headquartered in Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture—a region renowned for its metalworking industry. Released in 2020 under their original brand “Three Snow,” the series has gained significant attention both in Japan and overseas for its special feature that sets it apart.

Tokoroten is a traditional summer treat. It is enjoyed in different ways depending on the region, such as with vinegar and soy sauce in Edo and brown sugar syrup in Kansai. This article will provide an easy-to-understand introduction to Japanese food culture, including the origin of the word "konnyaku" (tokoroten), its relationship to agar, and recipes for making it using agar.

Discover the story behind Japan’s summer eel tradition and learn how to make authentic grilled unagi kabayaki at home.

When the weather gets colder, you'll want to eat hot pot.
Among them, one that is a little special is "Botan Nabe." Botan Nabe is a traditional Japanese hotpot dish that uses wild boar meat. It is a nutritious winter dish in which wild boar meat and vegetables are simmered in a miso-based broth. Although it is known as a game dish, it is actually a dish that has been eaten in Japan for a very long time.

Learn how to make Nagoya’s famous miso nikomi udon from scratch. This traditional dish features rich soybean miso broth and thick handmade noodles rooted in Aichi’s unique miso culture.

Learn how to make rough puff pastry at home. This easy puff pastry recipe uses a food processor and creates flaky, buttery layers with less effort than traditional puff pastry.