A stew usually cooks for hours in order to tenderize tougher cuts of meat, but in this Japanese stew, the meat is thin and tender so it is ready to eat in a short amount of time.

Beef-Wrapped Green Bean Rolls Recipe Buy thin sliced beef cut for sukiyaki and turn them into these quick-cooking bundles that are economical and delicious.

Japanese Braised Short Ribs Recipe Slow oven braising tenderizes these meaty bones while bringing out the flavor from the marrow.

Kalbi is a Korean-based recipe that uses short ribs that are sliced thin. Here is both a Japanese version and a Korean version.

This traditional clam soup is often served on Hina-matsuri or Girls’ Day because the clam symbolizes a particular part of the female anatomy.

Hina-matsuri, or Girls Day, celebrates daughters with special foods like this colorful sushi bowl. Read more about Girls Day which also is known as Japanese Doll Festival.

Cherry leaves preserved in salt are used in delicious ways in Japanese cuisine. Here are two methods for making your own.

Unlike other tsukemono recipes, this one can be eaten within only a few hours after salting.

Namasu is any dish made of marinated raw vegetables and seafood. Kogai Ajitsuke Clams or seasoned baby clams, and kamaboko add sweetness and color to turn plain cucumber sunomono into this special namasu.

Tofu nuggets make a great appetizer, snack or light meal. Fresh ponzu sauce is much better than bottled and easy to make with ingredients you have in your pantry.