Comfort Food: A Source of Solace Around the World

We are living through uncertain and unprecedented times. What better way to find a bit of escape and solace than through food? Comfort food is a broad concept that means different things ...

Shojin Ryori: Japanese Vegan ＆ Vegetarian Dishes

Our guest is Elizabeth Andoh, who already joined us 9 times on Episodes 18, 61, 83, 99, 108, 131, 156, 180, 200 and shared her truly deep insight into traditional Japanese food culture.  ...

Donburi: A Japanese Food As Comforting As Ramen

Our guest is Elizabeth Andoh who joined us 8 times on Episodes 18, 61, 83, 99, 108, 131, 156, 180 and shared her truly deep insight into traditional Japanese food culture.

Unique Kitchen Tools of Japan

Our first guest of 2020 is Elizabeth Andoh, who has joined us seven times on Episodes 18, 61, 83, 99, 108, 131, 156 and shared her deep insight into traditional Japanese food culture. ...

The Transformative Power of Food Literature

Meet four more HRN Hall of Fame inductees – they're all writers who have changed the way we talk about food.

Food Defines an Era: Reflecting Japanese Food Trends during the Heisei Period

On May 1, 2019, Crown Prince Naruhito was inaugurated as the 126th emperor of Japan. As a result, a new Japanese era Reiwa began.

Everything Dashi

The Quintessential Japanese Condiments & Seasonings

Akiko welcomes Elizabeth Andoh of A Taste of Culture back to the program to discuss quintessential Japanese condiments and seasonings.

Japanese Tableware with Elizabeth Andoh

On this week's episode of Japan Eats, author and Japanese cuisine specialist Elizabeth Andoh is back in studio to chat with host Akiko about Japanese tableware. Looks aren't the only impo...

Tsukemono: The Unexplored World of Japanese Pickles

On this week's episode of Japan Eats, host Akiko is joined in studio by Japanese cuisine specialist