During fall in Japan, it is common to find rows of persimmons tied on strings all along the countryside. Hoshigaki are made by stringing up persimmons and hanging them up...

We love the Japanese sweet potato so much, we couldn’t help but write them a poem for a primer. We’ve heard brevity is the soul of wit. It seemed only...

Uni may as well be considered edible gold. It is one of those luxury foods in the same category of caviar, lobster, and oysters. Uni is harvested from sea urchins...

If you have ever watched anime or read manga, you have likely encountered yoshoku. Yoshoku food is a popular substyle of Japanese cuisine. The term yoshoku translates to “Western food,”...

The best season of the year is finally upon us! That’s right, fall is here, and what better way to ring in the seasonal change than to celebrate with the...

If you love Japanese snacks, Bokksu’s snack subscription box may be the perfect service for you! There are so many things that make Bokksu great, from the delicious snacks to...

When people think of high-quality beef, Wagyu beef usually comes to mind. But what is Wagyu beef and why is it so well-regarded all across the world? Well, the quality...

Calling all manga fans! If you’re looking to bring your favorite Jujutsu Kaisen characters to life with snacks, here’s your chance! All your favorites have a flavor or treat that...

The key to great Japanese cooking is all about the seasonings. With the right seasonings, you can achieve all those Japanese flavors you know and love in the comfort of...

For those with a passing interest in Japanese cuisine, the eponymous miso of miso soup and miso ramen might be dismissed as a flavor. Though miso paste is certainly a...

Matcha vs. Matcha Lattes Before we dive into how to make a great matcha latte at home (and some alternatives like Bokksu’s new offer, a black sesame latte), let’s break...

Japanese curry is not a “one size fits all” topping. Each kind of Japanese curry has its own nuances and flavor profiles, so it can be difficult to distinguish which...