thejapantimes, 2 months ago to Life It seemed odd to me at first that so many “wine experts” I bumped into clearly didn’t work in the industry. But a look at Japan’s test-taking culture revealed a love for more than just the drink. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/17/food-drink/lee-food-wine-certification-japan-sommelier-boom/ #life #fooddrink #wine #japan #sommelier #exam
It seemed odd to me at first that so many “wine experts” I bumped into clearly didn’t work in the industry. But a look at Japan’s test-taking culture revealed a love for more than just the drink. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/17/food-drink/lee-food-wine-certification-japan-sommelier-boom/ #life #fooddrink #wine #japan #sommelier #exam
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Life The triple disaster of 3/11 drove all of chef Harutomo Hagi’s diners away. Instead of surrendering, he used it as an opportunity to refocus his culinary goals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/10/food-drink/destination-restaurants-hagi-fukushima/ #life #fooddrink #restaurants #fukushima #311 #earthquake
The triple disaster of 3/11 drove all of chef Harutomo Hagi’s diners away. Instead of surrendering, he used it as an opportunity to refocus his culinary goals. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/10/food-drink/destination-restaurants-hagi-fukushima/ #life #fooddrink #restaurants #fukushima #311 #earthquake
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Life Reservations for Noma's fall 2024 Kyoto pop-up will open on May 14 via the restaurant's newsletter. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/06/food-drink/noma-kyoto-redzepi-2025/ #life #fooddrink #noma #kyoto #popup #redzepi #finedining
Reservations for Noma's fall 2024 Kyoto pop-up will open on May 14 via the restaurant's newsletter. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/06/food-drink/noma-kyoto-redzepi-2025/ #life #fooddrink #noma #kyoto #popup #redzepi #finedining
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Life With sage words scattered from start to finish, the cookbook contains 175 plant-based recipes that are applicable to any lifestyle, whether you choose to eat animals or not. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/03/food-drink/hawaii-washoku-cookbook-review/ #life #fooddrink #cookbook #washoku #japan #hawaii
With sage words scattered from start to finish, the cookbook contains 175 plant-based recipes that are applicable to any lifestyle, whether you choose to eat animals or not. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/03/food-drink/hawaii-washoku-cookbook-review/ #life #fooddrink #cookbook #washoku #japan #hawaii
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Life You could point to almost anywhere on a map of Tokyo and be in the vicinity of a Michelin-starred or otherwise top-rated tempura spot. Some of the best bites, however, remain in retro joints. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/03/food-drink/top-5-tempura-tokyo/ #life #fooddrink #tempura #tokyo #restaurants
You could point to almost anywhere on a map of Tokyo and be in the vicinity of a Michelin-starred or otherwise top-rated tempura spot. Some of the best bites, however, remain in retro joints. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/03/03/food-drink/top-5-tempura-tokyo/ #life #fooddrink #tempura #tokyo #restaurants
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Life Whether you have small children who'll be going to kindergarten or you’re starting a new job, homemade bentos are often a must for lunch. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/25/food-drink/recipe-rainbow-soboro-bento/ #life #fooddrink #recipe #bento #rice
Whether you have small children who'll be going to kindergarten or you’re starting a new job, homemade bentos are often a must for lunch. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/25/food-drink/recipe-rainbow-soboro-bento/ #life #fooddrink #recipe #bento #rice
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Life Being a guest chef comes with many challenges, as every hotel and restaurant are managed and staffed differently. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/25/food-drink/choy-food-chefs-table-guest-chef/ #life #fooddrink #chef #chinese #japan
Being a guest chef comes with many challenges, as every hotel and restaurant are managed and staffed differently. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/25/food-drink/choy-food-chefs-table-guest-chef/ #life #fooddrink #chef #chinese #japan
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Life “One good example of Yoshitada Katsuki’s character is when we were driving once and found a spider inside the car — and he brought it all the way back to the winery, instead of leaving it to fend for itself in some unknown area.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/24/food-drink/katsuki-wines-natural-miyazaki/ #life #fooddrink #wine #winery #kyushu #natural
“One good example of Yoshitada Katsuki’s character is when we were driving once and found a spider inside the car — and he brought it all the way back to the winery, instead of leaving it to fend for itself in some unknown area.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/24/food-drink/katsuki-wines-natural-miyazaki/ #life #fooddrink #wine #winery #kyushu #natural
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Life A Tokyo firm is hoping that the aging of wine at an undersea cellar off Amami-Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture will help revive the local economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/18/food-drink/island-undersea-wine/ #life #fooddrink #wine #amami #kagoshima
A Tokyo firm is hoping that the aging of wine at an undersea cellar off Amami-Oshima Island in Kagoshima Prefecture will help revive the local economy. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/18/food-drink/island-undersea-wine/ #life #fooddrink #wine #amami #kagoshima
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Life Maz’s two Michelin stars are proof to head chef Santiago Fernandez that the stunning cuisine at Lima’s famous Central “can be reproduced everywhere around the world.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/18/food-drink/joe-food-maz-michelin-fernandez/ #life #fooddrink #michelin #tokyo #central #virgiliomartinez #restaurants
Maz’s two Michelin stars are proof to head chef Santiago Fernandez that the stunning cuisine at Lima’s famous Central “can be reproduced everywhere around the world.” https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/18/food-drink/joe-food-maz-michelin-fernandez/ #life #fooddrink #michelin #tokyo #central #virgiliomartinez #restaurants
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Life While some hardcore fans may grumble his ramen shop has lost its patina and character, that won’t bother Naohito Kuroki a jot. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/18/food-drink/tokyo-food-file-asakusabashi-ramen/ #life #fooddrink #tokyo #ramen #restaurants
While some hardcore fans may grumble his ramen shop has lost its patina and character, that won’t bother Naohito Kuroki a jot. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/18/food-drink/tokyo-food-file-asakusabashi-ramen/ #life #fooddrink #tokyo #ramen #restaurants
thejapantimes, 3 months ago to Life If you’re ready to jump down the rabbit hole and start experimenting with ‘kōji,’ this recipe shows you how. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/18/food-drink/daly-food-recipe-koji-pork-kojicon/ #life #fooddrink #recipe #pork #koji
If you’re ready to jump down the rabbit hole and start experimenting with ‘kōji,’ this recipe shows you how. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/18/food-drink/daly-food-recipe-koji-pork-kojicon/ #life #fooddrink #recipe #pork #koji
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life The signature dish at Naz is Shinshu "salmon," raised in the pure mountain water of upland Nagano Prefecture. Aged for more than 10 days, it is then smoked, slow-cooked and served with lightly pickled turnip. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/11/food-drink/destination-restaurants-naz-karuizawa-nagano/ #life #fooddrink #destinationrestaurants #nagano #karuizawa
The signature dish at Naz is Shinshu "salmon," raised in the pure mountain water of upland Nagano Prefecture. Aged for more than 10 days, it is then smoked, slow-cooked and served with lightly pickled turnip. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/11/food-drink/destination-restaurants-naz-karuizawa-nagano/ #life #fooddrink #destinationrestaurants #nagano #karuizawa
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life There exists a cake as adaptable as you need it to be, whether with morning coffee, afternoon tea, a casual occasion or just part of a workday bento. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/11/food-drink/recipe-black-sugar-carrot-cake/ #life #fooddrink #recipe #dessert #cake
There exists a cake as adaptable as you need it to be, whether with morning coffee, afternoon tea, a casual occasion or just part of a workday bento. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/11/food-drink/recipe-black-sugar-carrot-cake/ #life #fooddrink #recipe #dessert #cake
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life To make an authentic Chinese dish, you need to have rich experience and exquisite skills. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/11/food-drink/choy-food-chefs-table-guest-hotel/ #life #fooddrink #chef #chinese
To make an authentic Chinese dish, you need to have rich experience and exquisite skills. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/11/food-drink/choy-food-chefs-table-guest-hotel/ #life #fooddrink #chef #chinese
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life Take some Spam, stuff it in an onigiri with a bit of fried egg, and you have some classic Okinawan soul food. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/05/food-drink/okinawa-spam-onigiri-fast-food-potama/?utm_content=buffere4142&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #spam #onigiri #okinawa #rice #fastfood
Take some Spam, stuff it in an onigiri with a bit of fried egg, and you have some classic Okinawan soul food. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/05/food-drink/okinawa-spam-onigiri-fast-food-potama/?utm_content=buffere4142&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #spam #onigiri #okinawa #rice #fastfood
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life The New Year's Day earthquake that hit the Noto area has left its famed sake-making industry facing the danger of losing some of the craftsmanship it has nurtured. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/04/food-drink/noto-quake-sake-brewers/?utm_content=buffer505cb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #sake #ishikawaearthquake #notopeninsula #ishikawa
The New Year's Day earthquake that hit the Noto area has left its famed sake-making industry facing the danger of losing some of the craftsmanship it has nurtured. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/04/food-drink/noto-quake-sake-brewers/?utm_content=buffer505cb&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #sake #ishikawaearthquake #notopeninsula #ishikawa
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life “When I came (to Jean-Georges Kyoto) a lot of people were shocked twice — first by my age and then by my gender,” says 28-year-old chef Hana Yoon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/04/food-drink/hana-yoon-kyoto-shinmonzen/?utm_content=buffera34d2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #kyoto #michelin #restaurants
“When I came (to Jean-Georges Kyoto) a lot of people were shocked twice — first by my age and then by my gender,” says 28-year-old chef Hana Yoon. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/04/food-drink/hana-yoon-kyoto-shinmonzen/?utm_content=buffera34d2&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #kyoto #michelin #restaurants
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life Japan has an entire class of cheap yet mouthwatering "B-class gourmet" eats, and 'menchi katsu' are near the top of that list. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/04/food-drink/recipe-menchi-katsu/?utm_content=buffer9a804&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #recipe #katsu #fried
Japan has an entire class of cheap yet mouthwatering "B-class gourmet" eats, and 'menchi katsu' are near the top of that list. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/02/04/food-drink/recipe-menchi-katsu/?utm_content=buffer9a804&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #recipe #katsu #fried
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life If you think eating an uncut sushi roll all in one go on Feb. 3 grants you extra luck, we’ve got an overpriced “ehōmaki” to sell you. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/31/food-drink/ehomaki-setsubun-traditions/?utm_content=bufferbf6db&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #japan #traditions #sushi
If you think eating an uncut sushi roll all in one go on Feb. 3 grants you extra luck, we’ve got an overpriced “ehōmaki” to sell you. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/31/food-drink/ehomaki-setsubun-traditions/?utm_content=bufferbf6db&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #japan #traditions #sushi
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life Championship weekend is here for American football fans. You deserve champion-caliber wings to match. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/28/food-drink/recipe-koji-baked-wings/?utm_content=buffer1a7b1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #recipe #chickenwings #football
Championship weekend is here for American football fans. You deserve champion-caliber wings to match. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/28/food-drink/recipe-koji-baked-wings/?utm_content=buffer1a7b1&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #recipe #chickenwings #football
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life You’ve seen ‘oden’ every time you go to the convenience store. Here’s how to enjoy the classic comfort food without leaving the house. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/28/food-drink/washoku-essentials-oden-daikon-radish/?utm_content=buffera61e8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #recipe #winter #soup #oden
You’ve seen ‘oden’ every time you go to the convenience store. Here’s how to enjoy the classic comfort food without leaving the house. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/28/food-drink/washoku-essentials-oden-daikon-radish/?utm_content=buffera61e8&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #recipe #winter #soup #oden
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life Toru Takamatsu is not only Japan’s first master sommelier — he’s also the world’s youngest. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/21/food-drink/toru-takamatsu-wine-sommelier/?utm_content=buffere8698&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #wine #sommelier #japan
Toru Takamatsu is not only Japan’s first master sommelier — he’s also the world’s youngest. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/21/food-drink/toru-takamatsu-wine-sommelier/?utm_content=buffere8698&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #wine #sommelier #japan
thejapantimes, 4 months ago to Life Although daikon is available year-round, the varieties in season this time of year are generally bred for their sweetness and tenderness. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/21/food-drink/recipe-simmered-daikon-pork/?utm_content=bufferb14de&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink
Although daikon is available year-round, the varieties in season this time of year are generally bred for their sweetness and tenderness. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/21/food-drink/recipe-simmered-daikon-pork/?utm_content=bufferb14de&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink
thejapantimes, 5 months ago to Life To convince investors, Gareth Burns brought one cup with a random 'ji-biru' (local beer), another with Asahi Super Dry and, in the last cup, Burns’ own beer brewed in buckets at his home. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/14/food-drink/craft-beer-aomori-hokkaido/?utm_content=buffer51a05&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #beer #hokkaido #bars
To convince investors, Gareth Burns brought one cup with a random 'ji-biru' (local beer), another with Asahi Super Dry and, in the last cup, Burns’ own beer brewed in buckets at his home. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/life/2024/01/14/food-drink/craft-beer-aomori-hokkaido/?utm_content=buffer51a05&utm_medium=social&utm_source=mastodon&utm_campaign=bffmstdn #life #fooddrink #beer #hokkaido #bars