Japan Eats!

Making Waves in the Latte-Driven Matcha Boom: An Italian Woman Introduces Authentic Japanese Tea Culture

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Silvia Mella who is the owner of Sorate in New York.  Sorate is a unique Japanese green tea company, which sells premium J...

Food Is The Foundation Of Our Mindfulness: Zen Monk Masaki Matsubara

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Reverend Dr. Masaki Matsubara, who is an eighteenth-generation Zen priest in the Japanese Rinzai tradition. His career is unique and...

Crafting Shogun-Selected Barrel Aged Soy Sauce For Over 330 Years

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Hideatsu Shibanuma who is the 18th-generation president of Shibanuma Soy Sauce, which was founded in 1688. Shibanuma ...

Discovering Real Japan: The Oldest Izakaya, Fermentation Lab And Singing With Japanese Bluegrass Musicians

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is George Padilla who plays a key role in multiple exciting Japanese restaurant and hospitality businesses in New York, including Rule of Th...

Konbini Culture: Unwrapping Japan’s Unique Convenience Stores

04 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Gavin Whitelaw https://rijs.fas.harvard.edu/gavin-h-whitelaw who is the Executive Director of Edwin O. Reischauer Institut...

Discover America’s Largest Japanese Whisky Collection at Teruko

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Brian Evans who is the Director of Bars at Sunday Hospitality Group https://www.sundayhg.com/, which operates 12 popular hospitality...

Chef Tadashi Ono: Serving The Essence of Japanese Cuisine For Three Decades

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Tadashi Ono who is the executive chef at Teruko https://hotelchelsea.com/dining-and-bar/teruko at The Hotel Chelsea in New York...

An American Winemaker's 35-Year Journey Helping To Shape Japanese Wine Culture

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Bruce Gutlove, who is an American-born winemaker based in Hokkaido, Japan. The Japanese wine industry has been flourishing, particul...

What Makes a Michelin Star Sushi Restaurant?

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Cheng Lin who is the chef/owner of Shota Omakase https://shotaomakase.com/ in Brooklyn, New York.  After nearly three...

Teaching Kids How To Cook And Eat Healthy Food (With Fun!)

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests are Mayumi Uejima-Carr and Debra Samuels. Mayumi is the President of TABLE FOR TWO USA https://usa.tablefor2.org/ and Debra ...

A Humane Catch: How Ikejime Benefits Fish, Flavor And The Planet

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Andrew Tsui who is the founder and president of The Ike Jime Federation https://ikejimefederation.com/ based in Maryland. ...

Nozomi Mori: A Female Sushi Chef Breaks New Ground In L.A.

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Nozomi Mori who is the chef/owner of the sushi bar Mori Nozomi https://www.morinozomi.com/ in Los Angeles, which opened in 2024...

Global Kura: Japanese-American Sake Collaborations

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Timothy Sullivan who has over 17 years of experience teaching about sake.  In 2007, he was awarded the prestigious title of Sak...

What Is The Difference Between Japanese Restaurants In Japan And The U.S.?

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests are Yusuke Fukuzaki and Ryo Yamazaki, co-owners of SSAW www.ssawbrooklyn.com/ in Brooklyn, New York.  The duo opened SS...

Ask The 18th Generation Priest: What Is Zen And How Do You Practice It Daily?

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Reverend Dr. Masaki Matsubara who is an eighteenth-generation Zen priest in the Japanese Rinzai tradition. His career is unique...

‘Read The Room’ Mindset: What Makes Japanese Culture Unique?

27 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Joshua Walker who is the President and CEO of Japan Society https://japansociety.org/  in New York.  Joshua has ...

Waltz: Japanese Cocktail Culture Expressed in Seasonality

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Gento Torigata  https://gentotorigata.com/  who is the owner and mixologist of Waltz https://waltzbar.uk/ i...

Pioneering Sustainable Plant-Based Protein With Koji

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is Tim Fronzek who is a co-founder of Nosh.bio https://www.nosh.bio/ based in Berlin, Germany.  Plant-based protein...

Inspiring The World With Japanese Fermentation Culture And Traditions

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Takashi Sato who is the 8th generation family member of Sanjirushi Jozo in Mie Prefecture and the president of San-J International&n...

The Spirit of Japan: Passing Down The Tradition Of Shochu In The Modern Era

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

https://yamatozakura.com/　https://www.thespiritofjapan.com/ Our guests are Stephen Lyman and Joseph Overbey who have produced the documentary&n...

SingleThread: Weaving Japanese And Californian Ethos Together

10 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Kyle Connaughton, who is the chef/owner of SingleThread https://singlethreadfarms.com/ in California. SingleThread is...

From Masa To Nami Nori: A Culinary Journey of Chef Taka Sakaeda

03 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Takahiro Sakaeda who is the chef/partner of Nami Nori https://www.naminori.us/.  Nami Nori is a unique concept of temaki sushi bar that ...

A Japanese Toji Dedicated to Making Sake In America For Over 20 Years

26 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Takumi Kuwabara who is the toji or brewmaster at SakéOne in Forest Grove, Oregon. SakéOne (https://www.sakeone.com/) is a unique sake ...

After Two Michelin Stars In London, A Chef Returns To Japan To Reimagine Kaiseki

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Yoshinori Ishi who is the executive chef and producer of Auberge TOKITO https://www.aubergetokito.com/en/ in Tachikawa, Tokyo.  Chef Ish...

Cooking Authentic Kaiseki Cuisine in New York For Two Decades

12 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Isao Yamada who is the chef-owner of Yamada https://www.yamadanewyork.com/ in New York.  He was classically trained in Kyoto as a Kaisek...

Merging French And Japanese Cuisines In Harmony

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests are Rahul Saito and Mitsu Nagae.  Rahul is the owner and Mitsu is the co-owner and executive chef at l’abeille https://www.labeille.nyc ...

A Ginza Sushi Chef Who Connects Authenticity And Evolution

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Takatoshi Kadowaki who is the chef-owner of Sushi Kadowaki https://sushi-kadowaki.jp/eng/ in Tokyo.  He started his sushi-chef training ...

A Career In Sake: Curating Sake Lists, Collaborating With Breweries And Educating Future Professionals

16 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Daniel Bennett who is the sake sommelier at Sushi-san www.sushisanrestaurant.com and The Omakase Room at Sushi-san www.theomakaseroom.com...

Heavensake: Traditional Sake Made In The Style of Champagne

09 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests are Régis Camus and Carl Hirschmann, co-founders of Heavensake https://www.heavensake.com/, which was founded in 2016. Heavensake is trul...

Hilo Beverly Hills: Earnest Pursuit Of Deliciousness With Hawaiian Hospitality

02 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Hilo Mahelona who is the chef and founder of Hilo Beverly Hills https://www.hilobh.com/ in Los Angeles, California. Growing up in Hawaii...

Noma Kyoto 2024 Recap And The Future Of Noma

26 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Thomas Frebel who is the creative director at Noma https://noma.dk/.  Noma is the famed restaurant in Copenhagen with numerous accolades...

How A Bowl Of Ramen Changed The Whole Life Of An American

19 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Tim Anderson who is a chef and food writer based in London.  Tim’s early interest in Japanese food led him to global adventures ...

The First Sake Brewery In The U.K. Promotes The True Market Value of Japanese Traditions

12 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Kumiko Hashimoto who grew up in the family of the 200-year-old sake brewery in Osaka.  She now plays a key role at Dojima Sake Brewery h...

Mandaracha In Kyoto: A Frenchman’s Quest For Japanese Tea

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Alexander Nicolau who is the founder of Mandaracha https://www.mandaracha.com/ in Kyoto, which opened in 2019.  Originally from France, ...

The Joy Of Making Soy Sauce With A Winery Partner in Bordeaux

19 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

And my guest today is Toshio Shinko who is the fifth-generation owner of Marushin Honke in Wakayama Prefecture, Japan.  The company was founded in 18...

Merging Michelin-style French Cuisine And Japanese Home Cooking Seamlessly

12 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Emily Yuen who is the executive chef at Lingo https://www.lingobk.com/, a unique Japanese American restaurant in Brooklyn, New York.Emily...

The First Japanese Culinary School Opened In London

29 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Yoshihiko Shida who is the chief Instructor of Tokyo College of Sushi & Washoku London www.sushicollege.uk, which opened in Sep...

What Is Ikigai? Restaurant Ikigai Exemplifies The Idea

22 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Rafal Maslankiewicz who is the chef at Ikigai www.ikigai.nyc in New York, which opened in July 2024.  Ikigai is a very unique concept. ...

Shojin Ryori: Healthy, Sustainable Japanese Plant-based Diet

15 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Kakuho Aoe https://www.instagram.com/kakuhoaoe_nakamichi0316/ who is the chief Buddhist priest of the Ryokusenji Temple in Asakusa, Tokyo...

Japanese Rice: A Culinary Delight And A Symbol Of Spirituality

08 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Jun Mattison who is the assistant manager at The Rice Factory New York https://trf-ny.com/.  The Rice Factory New York is an importer, w...

Sushi by Scratch: America’s Own Omakase Sushi

11 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Phillip Frankland Lee who is the chef/owner of Sushi by Scratch.  Sushi by Scratch Restaurants began in Los Angeles and New York marks i...

Boken Adventures: Connecting Centuries-Old Sake Breweries And American Tables

27 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is George Kao who is the head of sales at Boken Sake https://www.drinkboken.com/　based in New York.  Boken Sake is a unique concept.  Th...

What Is Anko: The Key Ingredient of Japanese Sweets

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Ririko Tatsumi who is the founder of Annn based in New York.  Annn is truly a unique concept.  Traditional Japanese sweets are called W...

Tips For Pairing Sake And Non-Japanese Food

13 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is John Gauntner who is one of the world’s leading non-Japanese sake experts and educators.  He has been writing and lecturing about sake...

Yama Seafood: Forward-minded Authentic Japanese Seafood Purveyor In America

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Nobu Yamanashi who is the president of Yama Seafood based in New Jersey. Founded in 1980 by his father Kengo Yamanashi, Yama Seafood has...

A Delicate California Wine Made To Be Paired with Japanese Food

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today Xander Soren who is the founder of Xander Soren Wines https://xandersorenwines.com/ .  Xander Soren Wines is a unique boutique Calif...

Bringing Japanese Premium Ingredients To Non-Japanese Chefs In The U.K.

17 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Stuart Turner who is the Founder & CEO of SushiSushi https://www.sushisushi.co.uk/ based in Sheffield in the United Kingdom. Stu foun...

Former Chez Panisse Chef Inspires (And Is Inspired by) Food Communities in Japan

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Jerome Waag who is the former chef at the legendary farm-to-table restaurant Chez Panisse in Berkeley, California. Jerome moved to Tokyo...

Japanese Wine Is Getting Exciting!

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Shiho Tanaka who is the head sommelier at Tsukimi, the Michelin-starred kaiseki restaurant in the East Village, Manhattan. The restaurant...

Trained By Masters From Age 15: A Japanese Chef Shares the Tradition on the Global Stage

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Makoto Okuwa, who is the chef/partner of multiple, highly popular Japanese restaurants in the U.S. and other major cities in the world, i...

Mouthfeel: The Key To Understanding Japanese Food Culture

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Elizabeth Andoh, who joined us 14 times and shared her truly deep insight into traditional Japanese food culture. Elizabeth is a food wr...

I Bought A Kominka (Vintage House) In Japan

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Hannah Kirshner who is a food stylist and author of Water, Wood, and Wild Things published in 2021. She joined us in Episode #223 to disc...

Takoyaki: Another Addictive Japanese Comfort Food

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Karl Palma, who is the chef and owner of Karl’s Balls based in New York City. His mission is to introduce the soul of takoyaki, which i...

The Inspiring Nordic Restaurant Noma Evolves With Japanese Food Culture

15 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Thomas Frebel, the creative director at Noma. Noma is the famed restaurant in Copenhagen with numerous accolades, including three M...

Ask Sake Samurai Tim Sullivan: What Sake To Drink Now

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Timothy Sullivan who is the Director of Education and lead instructor at the Sake Studies Center at Brooklyn Kura. He has over 16 years o...

Beer And Massage? How Do Wagyu Farms Actually Operate To Create The Buttery Marbling?

17 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Bob Broskey, who is the Executive Chef Partner of RPM Restaurants based in Chicago.After working at Michelin-starred restaurants in Chica...

All About The World's Biggest Seafood Market Toyosu (Formerly Tsukiji)

10 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Shinji Sakamoto, a seafood expert based in Tokyo. Shinji’s background is unique and impressive. He trained himself as a buyer in the wo...

The Success of Menya Rui: Expressing The Soul Of Ramen In St. Louis

03 Jun 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Steven Pursley, the chef/owner of Menya Rui in St. Louis, Missouri. Menya Rui opened in 2022, and since, Steven has received numerous acc...

Flavorama: Unlock The Art And Of Flavor With Noma’s Science Director

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Dr. Arielle Johnson. Arielle is a flavor scientist who advises some of the top chefs, restaurants, and bars in the world. For example, sh...

WAKAZE: Paving The Way For A Bright Future Of Sake

13 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Takuma Inagawa who is the founder and CEO of WAKAZE. WAKAZE is a unique and forward-minded producer of Japanese sake based in Paris, Fran...

Hoseki: An American Female Chef Sparkles At A Sushi Bar

06 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Morgan Adamson, the chef at Hoseki, a six-seat omakase sushi bar located at Saks Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.In previous episodes, we had s...

Japanese Curry: Unique, Delicious, Super Popular Soul Food

29 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Elizabeth Andoh, who already joined us 13 times and shared her truly deep insight into traditional Japanese food culture. Elizabeth is a ...

Yuzu, Sudachi, Kabosu … All About Japanese Flavorful Citrus

25 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Megumi Hwang, the co-founder of KANKITSU LABO based in New York. She started KANKITSU LABO with the goal to revive the declining citrus f...

An Iowan Chef Classically Nurtures the American Sushi Culture

18 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Robby Cook, who is the chef at Coral. Coral opened in October 2023 and is located next to Grand Central Station in Manhattan.Robby’...

Enowa: ‘Beyond Farm-To-Table’ Restaurant in a Remote Onsen Town In Japan

11 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Tashi Gyamtso, the chef at Enowa. Enowa is a beautiful new restaurant and hotel in Yufuin, a remote town in the southern part of Japan. E...

Wagyu: The Most Prized Meat In The World

26 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Yuki Ueki, the assistant vice president of Zen-Noh America. Zen-Noh America is a subsidiary of the National Federation of Agricultural Co...

Ramen Lord’s New Chapter: His Own Ramen Shop Akahoshi Ramen

19 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Mike Satinover, the chef/owner of Akahoshi Ramen in Chicago, which opened in November 2023.Mike joined us on Episode 280 in November 2022...

Dassai Blue: The American Brewery By Japan’s Biggest Sake Brand Aims To Exceed Its Parent

12 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Kazuhiro Sakurai, the 4th generation and CEO of Asahi Shuzo, the maker of Dassai sake. Dassai is the biggest export brand of Japanese sak...

America’s Best Sushi Made in the Meat Kingdom

05 Feb 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is David Yoshitomo Utterback, the chef/owner of Yoshitomo in Omaha, Nebraska.Japanese sushi has become a big part of American food cul...

Stubbornly Serving Sustainable Sushi in New York

30 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests are Jeff Miller, the chef/owner of Rosella and Bar Miller in the East Village in NYC, and James Dumapit, the executive chef at Bar Miller. ...

The Fascinating Life of a Japanese Private Chef In America

22 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Isao Yoshimura, a private chef based in New York. Isao grew up in the countryside of Japan and came to New York in 1996 where he ju...

Marrying Traditional Spanish And Japanese Cuisines Naturally

17 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Victor Rivera who is the Head Chef at The Bazaar by Jose Andres in New York City. Before Victor became the Head Chef at The Bazaar, he co...

A French Pizzaiolo Is Running A Successful Food Truck In Japan

08 Jan 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Yohan Ourliac, the chef/owner of the Neapolitan pizza food truck “Pizza Bella'' located in Iizuka City, Fukuoka Prefecture in the south...

Redefining Japanese Sake With Ancient Rice And A Global Mindset

11 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Yoshiki Yukimachi, the 6th generation brewmaster of Takeno Brewery in Kyoto. Founded in 1947, Takeno Brewery is known for its high-qualit...

Brooklyn Kura: Leading The American Craft Sake Industry

04 Dec 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guests are Brandon Doughan and Brian Polen, co-owners of Brooklyn Kura, the very first sake brewery in New York, which opened in 2017 at Industry ...

B Kyu Gourmet: Discover Casual Palate Gems

28 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Kentaro Tsurushima, the President of Canvas Creative Group based in New York. He consults for Japanese food businesses with 20 years of e...

Restaurant Yuu

20 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Yuu Shimano who is the chef/owner of Restaurant Yuu in Greenpoint, Brooklyn, which opened in May 2023.Yuu joined us in Episode #197...

Soba: As Profound As Kaiseki, As Healthy As Medicine

13 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Shuichi Kotani, a New York-based master soba chef with over 25 years of experience. After working at prestigious restaurants in Tokyo, in...

Hokkaido: The Home Of A Unique Japanese Food Culture

07 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Michael Magers, a documentary photographer and journalist who splits his time between New York City and Austin, Texas. He joined us in ep...

Shojin Ryori: Traditional Japanese Plant-Based Dishes

01 Nov 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Masami Asao who is a temple chef and registered dietitian based in Japan. She is also the Director of Akasaka Teran, a vegetarian cooking...

New York’s Craft Sake Brewery Kato Sake Works Successfully Expands

16 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Shinobu Kato who is the owner and brewer of New York’s own craft sake brewery Kato Sake Works in Brooklyn, which opened in 2020, right ...

The Legendary Cocktail Bar Angel’s Share Returns

11 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Erina Yoshida, the owner of Angel’s Share in New York. She joined us in Episode 165 and shared her unique life story as a daughte...

How to Pair Japanese Food With Champagne

04 Oct 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Frédéric Panaïotis who is the Chef de Cave or Cellar Master of Ruinart. Ruinart is the oldest Champagne producer that was founde...

Jiro Ono’s Protégé Cultivates His Own Sushi Culture in America

27 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Daisuke Nakazawa who is the owner and executive chef of the Michelin-starred Sushi Nakazawa. He opened Sushi Nakazawa in New York in 2013...

Capturing The Lives of Vanishing Shokunin Masters

11 Sep 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Michael Magers, who is a documentary photographer and journalist who splits his time between New York City and Austin, Texas. He is a fre...

The Mindset of a Sushi Chef

31 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Mitsunori Isoda, the executive chef at Omakase Room by Mitsu in New York. The Omakase Room serves authentic Japanese Edomae-style s...

A Journey of An American Sake Brewer

24 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest this week is Todd Bellomy, the owner and brewer of Farthest Star Sake in Massachusetts. Todd joined us in Episode #36 to discuss his previou...

Sushi Can Be Sustainable

17 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Hajime Sato who is the chef/owner of Sozai near Detroit, Michigan. Hajime has been known for keenly pursuing sustainability, which ...

What Makes the Japanese Food Culture So Unique?

06 Jul 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Matt Alt who is a Tokyo-based writer and "localizer" of Japanese entertainment products including video games, toys, and manga. His work ...

Wagashi: Delicious, Beautiful Japanese Sweets Celebrate Seasons And Nature

26 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Phoebe Ogawa, who is a wagashi chef based in New York. Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets, and they are quite different from W...

Kodawari Ramen: A Former Air Force Pilot Leads The Ramen Culture In Paris

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Jean-Baptiste Meusnier, the chef and owner of Kodawari Ramen in Paris. Jean-Baptiste was an air force pilot in his home country of ...

Obsessed With Ice: What is Kakigori?

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Elizabeth Andoh, who has joined us 12 times previously to share her truly deep insight into traditional Japanese food culture. Eli...

Nisei: A First-Generation Chef Explores Possibilities of Japanese Culinary Tradition Globally

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is David Yoshimura, who is the chef/owner of Nisei in San Francisco, California.Nisei means the first-generation, a son or daughter of Japan...

Shalom Japan: Marrying Japanese and Jewish Flavors Naturally

23 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Sawako Okochi who is the co-chef and co-owner of Shalom Japan, which she opened in 2013 with her husband and co-chef, Aaron Israel. Shal...

San-J: Communicating the Precious Tradition of Japanese Soy Sauce for 45 Years

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest Takashi Sato is the ８th generation family member of Sanjirushi Jozo in Mie Prefecture and the president of San-J International in the U.S....

Sushi and French Merged Seamlessly by Chef Marco Moreira

02 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Marco Moreira who is the chef/owner of 15 EAST @ Tocqueville in New York. He joined us in Episode #28 and discussed his fascinating back...

Wine Can Be a Perfect Companion to Japanese Food

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Nori Nakamura who is the owner and winemaker at Noria, a unique winery in California. When we eat Japanese food, we almost automatically...

The Secret of Donabe Pot That Can Make Food Delicious

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is Naoko Takei Moore, who is the chef and owner of Toiro. She is an expert in Donabe, or Japanese traditional earthen cookware, and th...

Yakumi: Delicious Ingredients That Also Support Your Health

21 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Elizabeth Andoh, who already joined us 11 times and shared her truly deep insight into traditional Japanese food culture. Elizabeth is a...

A New-Generation Shochu Maker Brings Tradition to the World

14 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest is Kotaro Hamada who is the 6th generation of Hamada Shuzo in Kagoshima Prefecture, Japan. Hamada Shuzo has been making shochu, the Japanese...