Nama Yatsuhashi (Cinnamon-Flavored Mochi with Sweet Red Bean Paste Filling) is a very popular souvenir from Kyoto.

if you can get a fresh live lobster, that is perfect ;)

Beer-Like Apple Juice Jello – Perfect for parties!!! And April Fools Day, too XD Enjoy!!!

Ujikintoki (Uji Matcha Kakigori) is very refreshing for hot humid summer days!

Yakitori is grilled skewered chicken. Very simple yet delicious.

Vegetarian Meat Sauce – you won’t believe it is made with ONLY vegetables!

Goya Chanpuru (Stir-Fried Bitter Melon) is a very popular Okinawan dish.

Sesame Seed Balls/Dumplings. Instead of deep-frying them I baked them in the oven. ;)

Just make sure you harden it up in the freezer before you cut. Then you can make this easy and beautiful cookies with no worries.

Banana Cupcakes – Not only for those who have an allergy but for those who want a healthy dessert!

This is a typical & basic Japanese potato salad. Neatly preparing each ingredient is the key to make delicious potato salad.

Chewy texture of Mochi and cheese is just like Pão de Queijo. I hope you can try it out! YUMMY!!!

Honey Butter Toast with Ice Cream – Don’t forget to top with ice cream. It will make the toast crisp & heavenly.

Sailor Moon is coming back in July, so I received many requests for a Kyaraben (Character Bento) recipe. I hope this gives you an idea. ;)

This is my favorite childhood comfort food: high-fiber low-calorie apple cake.