A Refreshing Bowl with an Easy Homemade Broth If you’ve ever wanted to make cold ramen at home, you’ll be surprised by how simple it is. Instead of simmering a broth for hours, this cold ramen noodle recipe comes together…

Real Japanese home cooking / everyday Japanese food
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Hi, I’m Nao. I live in a rural part of Japan and work full-time, and when I’m not working I like going to the beach and taking my dog for walks. I cook simple meals at home as part of everyday life, and that’s what I share here — real Japanese food as it’s actually eaten, not restaurant dishes and not always aesthetic, but honest, practical, and shaped by daily routines and the seasons. Many peo Learn More...

30 minutes or less, Ingredients, Main Dishes, Pork, Recipes, Rice & Noodles ·
A Refreshing Bowl with an Easy Homemade Broth If you’ve ever wanted to make cold ramen at home, you’ll be surprised by how simple it is. Instead of simmering a broth for hours, this cold ramen noodle recipe comes together…

30 minutes or less, Chicken, Dish Types, Ingredients, Main Dishes, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Series ·
A Light Summer Bowl with Lemon and Chicken Lemon and chicken somen noodles is a refreshing Japanese-style cold dish designed for hot summer days. It combines chilled somen noodles, tender chicken breast, and a bright lemon broth that feels light…

30 minutes or less, Dish Types, Ingredients, Main Dishes, Pork, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Series ·
What Is Tan Tan Udon? Tan Tan Udon is a refreshing twist on the Japanese noodle dish Tantanmen. Instead of ramen noodles, this version uses thick, chewy udon served in a creamy chilled sesame broth and topped with spicy nikumiso…

30 minutes or less, Dish Types, Ingredients, Main Dishes, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Series, Vegetables ·
Soba with Tempura Is a Classic Japanese Summer Meal Soba with tempura is one of the most beloved summer meals in Japan. The combination of cold soba noodles, crispy vegetable tempura with the best tempura batter, and flavorful tsuyu sauce…

30 minutes or less, Dish Types, Ingredients, Main Dishes, Pork, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Series ·
When the weather gets hot in Japan, cold noodle dishes become a regular part of everyday meals. While many people know zaru soba or zaru udon, Cold Udon with Pork is another refreshing favorite that combines chewy noodles with tender…

20 minutes or less, Dish Types, Ingredients, Main Dishes, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Series, Vegetables ·
A Sign That Summer Has Arrived in Japan When summer arrives in Japan, you start seeing signs outside ramen shops that say “Hiyashi Chuka Hajimemashita,” meaning “Hiyashi Chuka is now available.” It’s one of those seasonal traditions that instantly tells…

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Hi, I’m Nao. I cook simple meals at home as part of everyday life, and that’s what I share here — real Japanese food as it’s actually eaten!
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