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How It’s Like To Bake Cake In A Tokyo Local’s Home | Japan byFood

Kaori, a Tokyo baking instructor, teaches how to make two types of Mont Blanc: a traditional plain version and a matcha-flavored one. She explains that using baking matcha with added chlorophyll preserves the green color and flavor, and she highlights the unique Japanese chestnut preparation called shibukawa-ni, which involves peeling and stewing the bitter outer skin. Kaori also shares that her matcha Mont Blanc was inspired by an international student and that she aims to teach Japanese-style baking abroad.

1 Hour From Shinjuku: Tokyo’s Hidden Food Escape! | Japan byFood

Zane Azumi, a tour guide born and raised in Hamura City, argues that this area, just an hour from Shinjuku, offers a hidden food escape with a local, cozy atmosphere. He shares his favorite spots, including an Iekei ramen shop where he customizes his bowl and enjoys free rice until lunch, and an izakaya with a unique whiskey jelly highball and shirasu pizza. He also reflects on how a local bar, Bar Groovy, helped him decide to quit his job as a soccer journalist and become a full-time tour guide, emphasizing the personal significance of these places.

Is Kamakura ACTUALLY Worth Visiting? ⛩️🇯🇵 | Japan byFood

Kamakura is worth visiting beyond its famous tourist spots, as the host discovers through a guided tour and a Buddha-shaped bread-making workshop. The tour reveals hidden anime locations and local foods, while the workshop offers a unique hands-on experience. The host concludes that despite some touristy areas, Kamakura has many unexplored sides worth discovering.

The Ultimate 7-Step Japan Autumn Travel & Food Guide! 🍂 | Japan byFood

Autumn in Japan offers comfortable weather and seasonal foods, making it an ideal time to visit, the speaker argues. To make the most of the season, travelers should layer clothing, check foliage timing by region, and consider lesser-known spots to avoid crowds. The video also highlights specific experiences like sake tasting in Kobe and making ramen in Tochigi, while reminding viewers to book popular activities early.

The Secret to Japanese Home Cooking (Only 1 Sauce!) | Japan byFood

Takako, a Tokyo cooking instructor, demonstrates that a single sauce called kaeshi, made from soy sauce, mirin, and katsuobushi, can transform simple ingredients into Japanese home cooking. She emphasizes the importance of using naturally brewed soy sauce and real mirin, and shows how to remove alcohol from the sauce by steaming. The video also highlights the cultural and personal significance of fermented foods and family recipes in Japanese cooking.