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All you Need to Know: Bento Box

by Rebecca Lee December 12, 2023

Bento boxes are traditional Japanese lunchboxes that have become popular not only in Japan but also around the world due to their convenience, aesthetic appeal, and versatility!

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3 Spooky Bento Tutorials You Must Try for Halloween

by Stuart Turner September 22, 2015

You can't go wrong with bento. Although it started as a cute way to make lunch more appetizing and filled with love for Japanese school kids, it quickly involve...

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Cherry Blossom & Sake

by Hazuki Robinson April 01, 2019

It is sakura - cherry blossom season in Japan. It has been a long standing tradition that the Japanese people celebrate the blooming of the sakura. The ohanami (sakura viewing...

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5 Best Japanese Food Vloggers to Follow

by Stuart Turner November 17, 2014

Japanese food isn’t just a taste sensation, it’s also a visual delight, and sometimes photos just don’t do it justice – that’s why there’s now plenty of talente..

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8 Japanese Christmas Gifts They'll Love

by Stuart Turner October 04, 2016

Christmas is coming, some see it as a joy... for others, it's an occasion of forced grins as they unwrap another pair of socks...

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A traditional New years taste experience in Japan

by Hazuki Robinson December 30, 2017

Japanese people eat some certain things on New Year's Eve and on New Year! New Year in Japan is like Christmas ...

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Fantastic Ideas for Sushi Take-Away Businesses

by Stuart Turner February 24, 2016

Thinking about starting a business in the new year? Then how about an industry that's becoming a massive trend and growing...

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5 Insanely Awesome Examples of Noodle Packaging

by Stuart Turner September 25, 2013

When it comes to creativity, Japan is always on the cusp of amazing new developments. Everything, even the most mundane things, are amazing in Japan, including...

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History of Furikake Rice Seasonings

by Hazuki Robinson September 02, 2019

Furikake isn't a well-known seasoning in England. It's a seasoning originally used for rice. Rice is to Japan what the ....

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sushisushi's Top 10 Japanese Food Blogs

by Stuart Turner September 14, 2010

Here it is... The one we know you have all been waiting for... sushisushi's top 10 Japanese food blogs for your eating pleasure. Please report any culinary resu...

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Miso and Sesame Pork Meatballs

by Stuart Turner February 11, 2016

Pork partners well with Japanese flavours, it's a real favourite in restaurants in Japan, used in a multitude of rice and noodle dishes. This is a great recipe.

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Mother's Day in Japan

by Stuart Turner March 03, 2016

Mother's Day is a commercial holiday in Japan nowadays, but once upon a time it was combined with the celebration of the Empress' birthday - which was first cel...

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How to Make Aubergine Egg Rolls

by Stuart Turner July 15, 2009

If you're hosting a Japanese dinner party and looking for another side dish or veggie option, then egg rolls are a good option! These are not egg rolls in the A...

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How To Make Pumpkin Korokke

by Stuart Turner January 16, 2013

Korokke, or Croquette as we know them, are delicious squishy bundles of meat or veggies, enrobed in crispy panko breadcrumbs and cooked until golden in oil. The...

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Japanese Lacquerware

by Stuart Turner July 12, 2022

Lacquerware – or shikki – is a form of decorative craftwork that has been in use in Japan for thousands of years.

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Japanese Inspired Teriyaki Salmon Sandwich

by Stuart Turner November 16, 2010

Food is the way to the heart. So if you want to get romantic this week, why not make this awesome lunchtime treat for the love of...

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5 Best Japanese Culture Vloggers to Follow on Youtube

by Stuart Turner September 22, 2016

he crew at Sushi Sushi HQ, as you can imagine, have been interested in Japanese culture for a really long time! However, in...

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How to Make Japanese Katsu Curry

by Stuart Turner March 01, 2022

Japanese curries range in many flavours, but they are not the same as Chinese or Indian curries and have a quite distinguishable taste.

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How to Make: Spicy Aubergine Sushi

by Stuart Turner October 14, 2015

We've seen a lot of great seafood and meat sushi recipes, but there's no tastier way to get your 5-a-day than in sushi form! That's why today we're going to tea...

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How To Make Onigiri Rice Balls

by Stuart Turner October 11, 2016

For many, a first experience of onigiri was watching an anime character tuck into one gleefully. Onigiri, or rice balls stuffed with delicious fillings are an o...

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How to Make Onigiri

by Stuart Turner February 04, 2021

Onigiri, also known as Japanese rice balls, are a popular staple in Japanese (bento) lunch boxes. This savoury snack is perfect for on-the-go eating and is highly versatile.

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How to Make Japanese Croquettes (Korokke)

by Rebecca Lee November 21, 2023

Japanese croquettes, also referred to as “Korokke,” is a tasty fried food consisting of a panko-coated mashed potato with sauteed ground beef and onion. The mixture is formed into patties and deep-fried until crispy and golden brown. In Japan, Korokke is a popular street food. However, this delicious dish can be recreated at home using basic ingredients.

Potato croquettes provide the perfect balance of textures. When you bite into a Korokke, you get that instant “crunch” created by the deep-frying process. Inside, the croquette is a savoury, creamy mixture of meat and vegetable. The secret to creating the best Japanese croquettes involves

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The Art of Japanese Desserts

by Rebecca Lee January 04, 2024

What could be more beautiful than Japanese desserts and sweets? Much like the French, the Japanese show a passion for baking and confectionery as a form of art...

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Japanese Rice

by Stuart Turner September 06, 2021

Japanese rice fall into two categories – uruchimai and mochigome – both of which are important in Japanese cuisine.

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