This month, JapanUp! teams up with top Japanese brands and talented culinary influencers to bring you special recipes that are simple to recreate at home. Some of the most popular influencers in the U.S. will show you how to turn Japanese products into delicious, easy-to-make dishes. With just a few steps, you’ll be enjoying authentic Japanese flavors right from your own kitchen!
Get ready to discover a whole new world of tasty treats!
Category: FOOD
Japan is Suffering from Rice Shortage!?
Japan is currently facing a nationwide rice shortage, impacting daily life and causing concern among consumers. Supermarkets across the country are struggling to keep rice on their shelves, with many implementing purchase restrictions to prevent hoarding. The scarcity has led to significant price increases, with some retailers reporting that rice prices have doubled compared to last year. In Tokyo, a 5kg bag of rice now costs around 3,000 yen, a 20% increase from the previous year. Several factors have contributed to this shortage, including lower rice production in the previous year and higher demand from increased tourism. The Agriculture Minister…
View More Japan is Suffering from Rice Shortage!?Japanese Restaurants Growing Their Presence in the Michelin Guide
Discover the Flavors of Japan in California: A Culinary Journey California’s dining scene is experiencing a remarkable evolution, especially with the growing recognition of Japanese restaurants by the prestigious Michelin Guide. In cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, Japanese cuisine is taking center stage, with one restaurant earning two stars and 17 others receiving one star. These accolades are a testament to the skill and creativity of Japanese chefs, whose dishes are celebrated not only for their authenticity but also for their innovative flair. For those seeking quality dining experiences at more accessible prices, nine restaurants have also been…
View More Japanese Restaurants Growing Their Presence in the Michelin GuideOCHIKERON Recipe: Potato Mitarashi Dango じゃがいも串団子
(4 ingredients Vegan Recipe)
Mitarashi Dango is traditional Japanese chewy rice dumpling balls on a skewer drizzled with a sweet soy sauce glaze.
Discover Japanese Beer🍻
Eventhough Japan is famous for sake, Japan is a beer drinking country. Dinner always start with beer! With carefully selected ingredients, Japanese beer has been made to a rich, bitter, first-rate taste, with an irresistible aroma, and refreshing after-taste that will blow away your stresses with just one sip!
View More Discover Japanese Beer🍻OCHIKERON Recipe: Egg Tempura
(Anime: Food Wars! Shokugeki no Soma Inspired)
The trick to make runny soft boiled egg Tempura is to use frozen eggs 🙂
View More OCHIKERON Recipe: Egg TempuraOCHIKERON Recipe: 5 MIN Vegan Miso Ramen from Scratch Recipe
Very tasty yet delicious Miso Ramen in 5 minutes!!!
Miso is a traditional Japanese seasoning made from fermented soybeans. It is a umami-rich paste to make a Miso Soup. There are tons of different kinds of Miso pastes in Japan. You can use any of your choice to enjoy this recipe.
View More OCHIKERON Recipe: 5 MIN Vegan Miso Ramen from Scratch RecipeOCHIKERON Recipe: 3-Ingredient Matcha Purin
3-Ingredient Matcha Purin Using Marshmallows.
This is a great way to make a pudding-like dessert!!!
View More OCHIKERON Recipe: 3-Ingredient Matcha PurinNIKAIDOOITA MUGI SHOCHU
Arriving in The United States by The Brand that Revolutionized Japan’s Indigenous Spirit
View More NIKAIDOOITA MUGI SHOCHUOCHIKERON Recipe:Tamagoyaki Sandwich
Japanese Egg Omelette Sando. How to make it using a microwave.
You can make nice and yellow Tamagoyaki without burning it.
View More OCHIKERON Recipe:Tamagoyaki SandwichOCHIKERON Recipe:Flower Pork Teriyaki Rolls
It is an easy and perfect side dish for Bento box!
Leftover carrot scraps can be used for Bolognese Sauce!
View More OCHIKERON Recipe:Flower Pork Teriyaki RollsOCHIKERON Recipe: Vegan Tofu Brownies
Mix and bake! Super easy and healthy!!!
Very rich and tasty without dairy product.