A Quick Japanese Meal When You Don’t Feel Like Chopping I work full-time in Japan, and soboro don is one of the meals I make when I want something quick, comforting, and easy. Since this dish doesn’t require a knife…

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...

20 minutes or less, Beef, Chicken, Eggs, Ingredients, Main Dishes, Pork, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Series ·
A Quick Japanese Meal When You Don’t Feel Like Chopping I work full-time in Japan, and soboro don is one of the meals I make when I want something quick, comforting, and easy. Since this dish doesn’t require a knife…

20 minutes or less, Dish Types, Eggs, Ingredients, Main Dishes, Recipes, Series ·
My Go-To 15-Minute Chicken Dish for Busy Weekdays I work full-time in Japan, and this oyakodon recipe is one of my favorite meals to make on busy weekdays. When I come home after a long day, I want something comforting…

30 minutes or less, Chicken, Dish Types, Ingredients, Main Dishes, Recipes, Rice & Noodles, Series, Soups & Stews, Vegetables ·
A Weeknight Japanese Chicken Curry I Look Forward to Every Summer I work full-time in Japan, so I’m always looking for meals that don’t require much effort after a long day. Thanks to Japanese curry roux, making Japanese Chicken Curry…

30 minutes or less, Ingredients, Pork, Recipes, Series, Soups & Stews, Vegetables ·
Tonjiru Was My Favorite Soup from My Mom’s Kitchen I work full-time in Japan, and tonjiru has always been one of my favorite soups that my mom made growing up. It’s hearty, comforting, and filled with vegetables, making it the…

Air Fryer Recipes, Beef, Chicken, Dish Types, Ingredients, Main Dishes, Pork, Recipes, Seafood, Series, Vegetables ·
My Go-To Homemade Pizza for Weeknight Dinners I developed this 1-Hour Pizza Dough recipe during the pandemic, and ever since then, this has been the pizza dough recipe I make whenever I crave homemade pizza. Over the past few years,…

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…

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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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