Recipes

A simple hojicha jelly recipe that lets the deep, toasty flavor of roasted green tea shine. Easy to make with just a few ingredients — light, refreshing, and perfect for summer.

Make a hojicha latte at home in just 10 minutes — no special equipment needed. Brewed hojicha, milk, and ice. Simple, cozy, and café-quality.

A baked matcha cheesecake with an Oreo crust — rich, creamy, and deeply green. No cracks, no fuss. Just matcha, cream cheese, and a little Japanese-Western collaboration.

The classic Japanese purin — firm, milk-forward, and slightly bitter caramel. No cream, no gelatin. Just eggs, milk, and sugar. A recipe I have been making forever.

No Asian supermarket nearby? You can make Japanese salmon flakes at home with just a salmon fillet, sake, and mirin. Perfect for onigiri, bento, fried rice, and more.

Soft, fluffy Japanese anpan made from scratch — sweet bread dough filled with homemade or store-bought anko. Easier than it looks, and worth every minute of proofing time.

A simple onigiri recipe made for spring — salmon flakes and edamame mixed into rice, shaped into triangles for your hanami picnic. No nori, no special skills needed.

A homemade anko recipe for first-timers — just azuki beans and sugar, no special skills needed. Plus how to use it the Nagoya way: ogura toast, anpan, and more.