Savor
The culture of Japanese food and drink
Kakuuchi Sake in Japan Still Survives in Old Tokyo
Kakuuchi is the practice of standing and drinking at a sake shop counter. In older…
Kakuuchi Sake in Japan Still Survives in Old Tokyo
Kakuuchi is the practice of standing and drinking at a sake shop counter. In older…
Cold Sake in Japan Goes Deeper Than Temperature
Cold sake in Japan has its own seasonal logic, temperature names, and quiet summer feeling….
Onigiri Fillings in Japan Explained by Someone Who Grew Up With Them
In Japan, an onigiri is not just a snack. It is a memory, a season,…
Convenience Store Onigiri in Japan: The Cultural Story
The triangular rice ball you find in every Japanese convenience store is one of the…
What Is Mamezara? The Tiny Plate in Japanese Dining
Mamezara are the smallest plates in Japanese dining. At 7 to 10 cm across, each…
Japanese Tableware and the Vessel That Shapes the Meal
Japanese tableware is part of the meal itself. Utsuwa, the vessel, is chosen for its…
