One day in March, I joined a miso-making workshop held in a local community in Japan.
Miso is an essential part of Japanese food culture. I eat it regularly, but this was the first time I had ever experienced how it is actually made.


When the weather turns cold in Japan, many people naturally start craving “nabe,” or hot pot.
Gathering around a steaming pot is a beloved winter ritual that warms both body and heart.
Winter is also the season when seafood and vegetables are at their best, and hot pot is one of the finest ways to enjoy these seasonal ingredients.





