Japanese Taste Blog

Discover Japan’s iconic insects from cicadas and fireflies to beetles and hornets, plus safety tips, and when and where you’ll encounter them.

Monjayaki is a fun, runny Tokyo-style teppan dish made with cabbage, tempura bits, and savory ingredients cooked on a hot plate. Its gooey texture and unique eating style make it a nostalgic Shitamachi favorite.

Eat like a local in Kyoto with this guide to must-try dishes, prices, ramen spots, tofu houses, kaiseki dining, warabi mochi and matcha desserts, and top restaurant recommendations.