Japanese Culture
Japanese Culture
How to Use Japanese Onsen: A Complete Beginner's Guide
by B2C Yamasan
on Aug 21 2026
Visiting a Japanese onsen for the first time? Discover everything you need to know about hot spring etiquette, tattoos, bathing rules, and how to enjoy a relaxing onsen experience in Japan.
Japanese Culture
First Time in Japan? Everything You Need to Know About Trains & IC Cards
by B2C Yamasan
on Aug 21 2026
Planning a trip to Japan? Learn how to use Japan's trains, buy Shinkansen tickets, choose between Suica and ICOCA, and navigate public transportation with confidence. This beginner-friendly guide covers everything first-time visitors need to know before traveling in Japan.
Recipes & Product Notes
by B2C Yamasan
on Jul 30 2026
Ingredients(2 serving)
Boiled chickpeas
300 g
Olive oil (For Finishing)
1 tbsp
Curry dashi stock
1 tbsp
[A]
Olive Oil
1 1/2 tbsp
White sesame paste
1 1/2 tbsp
Lemon Juice
1 tbsp
Salt
1/2 tsp
How to Make
1 Separate the chickpeas from the cooking liquid.
2 Put the chickpeas from step 1 into a food processor and whip until they form a paste. Add [A] and blend, then add the broth from step 1 and whip further until smooth.
3 Serve on a plate, drizzle with olive oil and curry stock.
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This is a spiced variation of hummus, the Middle Eastern dip, ideal for use as a snack or dip.
Sauteed Potatoes and Pork in Curry Dashi
by B2C Yamasan
on Jul 29 2026
Ingredients(2 serving)
Pork
250 g
Potato
300 g
Pepper
A pinch
Vegetable oil
1 tbsp
Curry dashi stock
1 tsp
Soy sauce
1 tbsp
Green onion
As you like
How to Make
1 Brown the pork first, then add the potatoes and fry until evenly coated with oil.
2 Cover and steam over low heat for 2~3 minutes until meat and potatoes are cooked through.
3 Add the curry dashi and soy sauce and saute until well coated.
4 Add B to C and mix.
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This Japanese-style curry-flavored stir-fry pairs wonderfully with rice and drinks, and is a favorite among everyone.
Potato Creamy Soup with Red Miso Powder
by B2C Yamasan
on Jul 28 2026
Ingredients(2 serving)
Potato
1~2(200 g)
Onion
1/4 piece
Consommé Soup
150 mL
Soy Milk
200 mL
Red miso powder
1 tbsp
Salt
As needed
Butter
10 g
How to Make
1 Prepare the consommé soup in advance.
2 Cut the potatoes into quarter rounds, and mince onions. After heating the butter, fry the them together over medium heat.
3 After onions became transparent, add the soup and simmer for about 10 minutes.
4 Mash the potatoes, add soy milk and red miso powder, and heat. Adjust the taste with salt and enjoy.
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Other Miso Powders
A deeply flavorful soup where the saltiness and umami shine through. Perfect for a cold day. The key is to stop the heat just before boiling, as soy milk and red miso can separate or lose flavor if overheated.