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Azuki beans are often sweetened, simmered and used in Japanese sweets. Their red color is said to ward off evil, and they're key at celebrations too....

Our focus today is fugu, or pufferfish. As one of Japan's great winter delicacies, it is eaten as nearly-transparent slices of sashimi, or in...

Daikon, Japanese radishes, are often over 30cm long, large and white, but there are also colorful types ranging from pink to green. They're an...

In this episode on wagyu, discover meaty secrets with our American reporter, Kailene. Visit a long-established shop in Ginza where cuts for sukiyaki,...

Soy sauce is key when it comes to the flavor of Japanese food. This time, we ask a specialist about the differences in color and flavor between...

Abura-age, or deep-fried tofu, is an indispensable ingredient used in miso soup, udon and rice dishes. It's also been a valuable source of protein in...

Our focus today is Senbei, a traditional cracker typically made of rice or wheat. If you can press it and grill it, you can make Senbei! A variety of...

Salmon reigns in fish-loving Japan. It begins its life in a river, leaves for the vast ocean, and returns to spawn and live out the rest of its days....

Check out the Silkie chicken, once considered part of the recipe for longevity. It lays only about one egg a week, which can sell for the high price...

Today we focus on Furikake, rice's best friend. Invented by a pharmacist a century ago, it was originally intended as a health food. Furikake is a...

Don't forget Negi when chowing down on sukiyaki, udon or ramen. Spicy when raw and sweet when cooked, it's been an indispensable part of Japanese...

The sweet potato - a popular winter treat in Japan that varies in texture and sweetness. Individual characteristics determine how they're eaten, be...

Nigella Lawson shows us food we can all bring to our own tables, vibrant and varied but always relaxed.

Strictly Judge Len Goodman has never eaten spaghetti or had a curry - now chef Ainsley Harriott is taking him around the country in a bid to educate...