Author: japanup_akane

The American Slice In the United States, a standard loaf of sandwich bread comes pre-sliced into about 20 thin, slightly dry pieces. It is functional, but not exactly a luxury culinary experience. If you order toast at a Japanese cafe, however, you are in for a massive, fluffy shock. The “Shokupan” Slabs In Japan, bread is a serious craft. The standard white bread, known as “Shokupan,” is naturally sweeter, milkier, and unbelievably soft. But the biggest difference is how it is sliced. Japanese supermarkets typically sell loaves cut into just 4, 5, or 6 massive, thick slabs. The Kissaten Masterpiece…

The Great Pizza Debate In America, the ultimate pizza debate is whether or not pineapple belongs on a slice. But if you travel to Japan, the pineapple argument feels irrelevant. Japanese pizza delivery menus feature a topping combination that leaves many foreigners completely speechless: Mayonnaise and Sweet Corn. The Yellow and White Pie Yes, you read that right. “Mayo-Corn Pizza” is an absolute staple in Japan. A standard dough crust is baked with melted cheese, heavily sprinkled with bright yellow sweet corn, and then aggressively drizzled with a thick, zig-zag lattice of creamy Japanese mayonnaise. The Childhood Favorite To an…