Putting the Bite On Pseudo Sushi And Other Insults

A fast-growing list of gastronomic indignities — from sham sake in Paris to shoddy sashimi in Bangkok — has prompted Japanese authorities to launch a counterattack in defense of this nation’s celebrated food culture. With restaurants around the globe describing themselves as Japanese while actually serving food that is Asian fusion, or just plain bad, the government here announced a plan this month to offer … [ Read more ]

Tokyo Food Page

The Tokyo Food Page is a complete guide to Japanese cuisine and eating in Japan. With great recipes, tours of Japanese markets, and tips on the best places to eat in Tokyo and Yokohama.

Sake World

This site is devoted to Japanese sake. For nearly a decade, John Gauntner wrote a semi-monthly column on sake for The Japan Times, Japan’s leading English newspaper. From January ’04 until April ’05, he wrote a weekly column for the Japanese newspaper “Yomiuri Shinbun” evening edition, and currently publishes the free monthly Sake World email newsletter.

A Cup of Japanese Green Tea

Illustrated information about Japanese green tea, covering production, varieties (such as bancha, matcha, and genmaicha), nutrients in tea, serving, and the tea ceremony. In English and Japanese. From the World Green Tea Association.

Rolling Your Own Sushi

A primer on preparing your own sushi. Talks about terms, types, ingredients, and provides instructions. Site was last updated in 1996 but…