With a hint of tangy and sweet Japanese plum flavor, this Ume Miso Dressing is the best dressing for all your summer salads! READ: Ume Miso Dressing ????????? -

Lake Hamana in Hamamatsu has been the largest producer of eel in Japan for over 100 years. It?s not a surprise the best known food in Hamamatsu is unagi, grilled Japanese freshwater eel. READ: Summer Eating in Japan: Hamamatsu Unagi (Eel) -

Win a curated Sake Box from Tippsy Sake today and enjoy a fun variety of Japanese sake in different occasions! 3 winners will be selected. READ: Tippsy Curated Sake Box Giveaway (US only) -

Kinshi Tamago is Japanese shredded egg crepe garnish made from a paper-thin omelette (Usuyaki Tamago). Kinshi Tamago (???) is Japanese shredded egg crepe garnish made from a paper-thin omelette called Usuyaki Tamago (????). Use it to add color and... -

A classic Unadon (Japanese Eel Rice Bowl) recipe with sweet caramelized homemade unagi sauce over perfectly grilled unagi and steamed rice. READ: Unadon (Eel Rice) ?? -

Hamamatsu Castle was built by the great shogun Tokugawa Ieyasu, who spent 17 years before uniting Japan under his rule. READ: Hamamatsu Castle ??? -

Tangy, fragrant, and flavorful, Yukari (Shiso Rice Seasoning) is made of red shiso leaves and salt. Sprinkle it over rice, pasta and salads! READ: Yukari (Shiso Rice Seasoning) ??? -

This 15-Minute Cold Tuna and Tomato Somen is the noodle you need for summertime! With savory tuna, juicy tomatoes, and chilled umami-rich broth, you\'d be happily slurping away even on a hot day. READ: Cold Tuna and Tomato Somen (Video)... -

Whether it?s your first time visiting, or you can?t wait to return, the moment Japan reopens to travelers we?re anticipating a huge rush of bookings. Even now, despite the fact that its borders currently remain closed (like nearly everywhere... -

Win a set of portable cold brew coffee bottle or cold brew tea bottle from Hario USA today! 5 winners will be selected. READ: Hario Cold Brew Coffee & Tea Bottle Sets Giveaway (US Only) -

Kunozan Toshogu is the first Shinto shrine dedicated to Tokugawa Ieyasu, the powerful shogun who united Japan. It is said that Ieyasu?s body is buried at Kunozan and not the world renowned Nikko Toshogu. Our family has traveled extensively... -

With homemade green perilla pesto sauce, this Shiso Pesto Pasta is a light and easy weeknight dish you want to enjoy all summer long! READ: Shiso Pesto Pasta ??????????? -

Homemade Shiso Pesto takes just 10 minutes to make and it is one of the best ways to enjoy a bounty of fresh shiso leaves. READ: Homemade Shiso Pesto ???????? -

With a beautiful, rose color and a refreshing taste, Aka Shiso Juice (Red Perilla Juice) is a popular homemade summer drink in Japan made of red perilla leaves. It brings out your appetite on hot days and helps recovery from exhaustion, digestion,... -