Tag: japanese food

From mediocre to medal-winning: Japan’s koshu wine

by Etienne BALMER Agence France Presse Koshu, Japan (AFP) — Japanese food is famously paired with sake, but winemakers near Mount Fuji are on a mission to prove their bottles go just as well with crispy tempura and delicately sliced raw fish. With its abundant rain and formidable summer humidity, Japan is far from ideal wine terroir, so producers have fine-tuned their craft to adapt to the challenges of the climate. The result is an […]

Beyond Sushi: Learn more about Japanese food

QUEZON City, Philippines (Eagle News Service, June 29) – When we hear Japanese food, the first thing that comes to mind is sushi! This dish, mainly composed of raw fish, had indelibly marked our perception of Japanese cuisine. But going beyond sushi, there’s a lot more to discover about Japanese food. From takoyaki to sashimi, from tempura to ramen, don’t be afraid to try out these amazing Japanese dishes. Here are some fun facts about […]