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The TIKUSAN Japanese Knife Guide
Today, we'll cut deeper than a 90's Ginsu knife infomercial with a blog about types of authentic Japanese knives for those thinking to invest in getting at least one for...
Some Info on Mortar & Pestles
When you do searches online for mortar and pestles, you might get a little overwhelmed at the variety of materials and styles out there. And then you may even feel...
Food in Anime
Japanese anime tends to insist on the inclusion of seemingly random yet very memorable scenes of eating food so we attempted an investigation to clear up some of the foggy mystique surrounding why particular delicious items keep...
The TIKUSAN Guide to Character/Game/Anime Cafes in Japan
The Japanese government seems to have finally reopened the gates and is welcoming visitors back into the country so here’s a quick list of five awesome character, game, and anime theme cafes for...
A Japanese Kitchen Essential that Saves Your Time and Sanity!
Why You Need a Rice Net Everybody who is into making Japanese food eventually has that unsettling day when they ask their Japanese friend about "the right way to make...
An Introduction to Four Popular Japanese Patterns
We gathered some introductory information about four different popular patterns that can be seen everywhere in Japan from logo designs to the kimonos of manga and anime characters. Have a look below at these timeless...
The TIKUSAN Tea Lover Item Guide
After you realized the endless number of benefits from adding tea to your daily routine, you may start accumulating a number of various teas in the house and feel ready...
Introduction to Nambu Ironware
This time we'll go deep mining into the secrets of Japanese cookware with a post about Nambu ironware. The traditional craft of Nambu ironware has roughly 400 years of history coming out...
The TIKUSAN Guide to Drop Lids
Unlock the Ultimate "Stew Hack" Drop Lids or "Otoshibuta" in Japanese are the essential kitchen item you probably never knew you needed but if you like making stews or various Japanese...
Clean and Fillet a Whole Fish at Home
Since most of us are used to getting fish that has been already prepared to quickly cook at home, making a fillet yourself may seem like a daunting task. However,...
Three Amazing Ways to Enjoy Sake
An important part of Japanese culture is choosing just the right tableware to compliment the context of the event, meal and drink. Drinking sake is no exception to this so...
TIKUSAN's Most Popular Japanese Kitchenware
If you are just getting started or even a veteran of Japanese cooking, here are 8 cooking items that could be game changers for your kitchen. 1. Japanese Mortar &...