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  • Juicy shio koji chicken served with lemon slices and fresh leafy greens.
    Shio Koji Chicken (Easy Japanese Fermented Marinade Recipe)
  • Hanami dango (three-color Japanese dumplings) served on skewers with a branches of pink blossoms and green tea.
    Easy Hanami Dango Recipe (Sanshoku Dango): Japanese Spring Dessert
  • Chirashizushi (scattered sushi) served in a bowl with colorful toppings for Hinamatsuri.
    Easy Chirashizushi Recipe (Scattered Sushi): Hinamatsuri Sushi
  • Healthy avocado toast topped with pink Japanese pickled watermelon radish flowers (Kazarigiri) for a nutritious breakfast.
    How to Make Japanese Radish Flowers: Quick Pickled Watermelon Radish (Kazarigiri Guide)
  • A hand dropping a frozen ginger shot ice cube from a glass storage jar into a glass mug to prepare a morning immunity drink.
    Easy Ginger Shot Recipe: Hydrating Immunity Ice Cubes (Hack)
  • Traditional Setsubun meal set featuring Ehomaki Futomaki, a Masu cup of fuku-mame (lucky beans), and a Japanese tea set.
    Ehomaki Recipe: How to Make Futomaki Roll for Setsubun 2027
  • Shio koji is fermenting in a glass jar, being mixed with a spoon.
    Homemade Shio Koji: What It Is and How to Use It
  • Dried rice koji in a traditional Japanese wooden sake cup.
    What is Koji? A Complete Guide to the Japanese Fermentation Culture (and How to Use It)
  • The pictures of Japanese inspired gift items like Le Creuset pot, pink check kettle, white electric kettle, matcha, bubble tea glass, green teas, mug, and shichimi togarashi.
    Last-Minute Japanese-Inspired Holiday Gift Guide 2025
  • Matcha powder is whisked with hot water to make usucha in Chawan matcha bowl. Chashaku tea scoop, sifter, and Chasen bamboo whisk are placed around the bowl to make matcha.
    The Ultimate Matcha Guide for Beginners: Types, Health Benefits, and Essential Recipes
  • Pumpkin shaped Brie and cranberry puff pastry bites on the baking sheet with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprig around them.
    Brie and Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites with Kabocha Squash
  • Pictures of a pot, pan, glassware, and food items are gathered, Handwritten bow around the edge.
    Japanese Inspired Holiday Gift Guide 2025
  • Hojicha latte with creamy foam on top in a glass cup.
    Hojicha Latte Recipe
  • Brown sugar tapioca pearls, oat milk, whisked matcha, and ice cubes are layered in a glass and served with a glass straw.
    Matcha Boba Milk Tea: How to Make Matcha Bubble Tea at Home
  • A whole apple tarte tatin is baked golden and served on a white plate.
    Easy Apple Tarte Tatin with Maple Syrup and Puff Pastry
  • The kabocha squash miso soup topped with thinly sliced scallions in a wooden bowl with a pot of soup on the side. Served with chopsticks.
    Easy Kabocha Squash Miso Soup (Traditional & Vegan Option)
  • Kabocha squash cut into halves, slices, wedges, and chunks.
    How to Cut Kabocha Squash Easily & Safely (without Microwave)
  • Beet and carrot salad on a plate with a fork and a knife.
    Beet and Carrot Salad with Lemon Maple Dijon Dressing
  • Pumpkin whipped tofu piped on a toast with pumpkin seeds and sliced blackberries on top.
    Pumpkin Whipped Tofu Toast (Vegan High Protein Breakfast)
  • Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte with Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam in a pumpkin icon glass with glass straw.
    Iced Pumpkin Spice Latte with Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam
  • Homemade Japanese cough syrup made with honey and daikon in a jar.
    Japanese Daikon Honey Cough Syrup (Traditional Home Remedy)
  • Air-fried sweet potatoes, taco seasoned ground beef, cottage cheese, and avocado in a bowl with a drizzle of hot honey on top.
    Viral Hot Honey Sweet Potato Beef Bowl with Cottage Cheese
  • Brown sugar shaken espresso is topped with pumpkin cream cold brew in a pumpkin icon glass.
    Brown Sugar Shaken Espresso with Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam
  • The pumpkin spice coffee syrup in a glass jar, with a paper tag attached saying pumpkin.
    How to Make Pumpkin Spice Coffee Syrup (Refined Sugar Free)
  • The pumpkin cream cold foam cold brew coffee in a pumpkin icon glass with straw, topped with cinnamon powder.
    Homemade Pumpkin Cream Cold Foam Cold Brew Coffee (Refined Sugar Free)
  • The blueberry matcha latte in a glass, topped with blueberry cold foam.
    Blueberry Matcha Latte (How to Make the Iced or Hot)
  • Iced blueberry latte in a weck jar topped with blueberry cold foam.
    Blueberry Latte (Homemade Blueberry Coffee Drink)
  • Blueberry syrup in a small bottle with air tight seal, and the attached tag saying "blueberry".
    How to Make Blueberry Coffee Syrup for Drinks (Naturally Sweetened)
  • Ricotta lemon orzo with Sicilian eggplant and zucchini on a plate on the light blue gingham tablecloth. There are also Sicilian eggplants, zucchini and lemon on the table.
    Ricotta Lemon Orzo with Grilled Eggplant and Zucchini
  • Cherry Tomato andGrilled Peach Salad with Stracciatella on the plate with side of basil honey vnaigrette.
    Grilled peach salad with Arugula and Stracciatella
  • Crispy smashed potato salad is topped with fresh dill and served with lemon wedges.
    Crispy Smashed Potato Salad with Lemon Dill Yogurt Dressing
  • Strawberry rhubarb jam swirled whipped tofu cream piped on a slice of toast served with a jar of jam.
    Whipped Tofu Toast with Strawberry Rhubarb Jam (Vegan)
  • Strawberry Mascarpone Dessert Cups are assembled in glasses and placed on the table.
    Strawberry Mascarpone Dessert Cups (Easy No-Bake Recipe)
  • Matcha cold foam layered on pink coconut water in a glass
    Coconut Matcha Cloud (Matcha Cold Foam on Coconut Water)
  • Rhubarb strawberry jam placed in a glass jar with a spoon.
    Easy Strawberry Rhubarb Jam (No Pectin, Refined Sugar-Free)
  • 4th of July charcuterie board on table.
    4th of July Charcuterie Board with Cheese Stars
  • Matcha banana smoothie in a glass, topped with sliced banana.
    Matcha Banana Smoothie (Easy and Healthy!)
  • Vanilla matcha latte in a glass.
    Vanilla Matcha Latte with Oat Milk
  • Mitarashi dango on a plate.
    Classic Mitarashi Dango(Japanese Rice Dumplings with Glaze)
  • Mango matcha smoothie served in a glass topped with frozen mango chunks.
    5-ingredient Mango and Matcha Green Tea Smoothie
  • The crispy rice salad is served in ceramic bowl with fork and spoon.
    Crispy Rice Salad Bowl with Avocado, Cucumber, and Edamame
  • Halloumi salad is topped with navel and blood oranges, and served with wooden salad server.
    Halloumi Salad with Fresh Citrus and Chickpeas
  • Anmitsu made with shiratama dango, kanten jelly, anko and fruits, served with syrup.
    How to Make Anmitsu at Home(Easy Traditional Japanese Dessert)
  • Poached pear is served on a plate with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
    Easy Poached Pears in Apple Cider, Honey, and White Wine
  • Date caramel bites are on a white marble plate. One of them are cut in half, showing gooey caramel inside.
    Easy Vegan Date Caramel Bites with Coconut Milk
  • White Chocolate Raspberry Truffles are served on cake stand.
    Vegan White Chocolate Raspberry Truffles with Dark Chocolate Shell
  • Plain Shiratama Dango dumplings are served in a small ceramic bowl.
    The Ultimate Guide to Shiratama Dango (Easy Recipe, Mochi Comparison & Toppings)
  • Pear and baby kale salad is served on a oval ceramic plate.
    Pear and Baby Kale Salad with Blue Cheese, Pecans, and Cranberries

Japanese and Asian Recipes

  • Spicy Asian Spiral Cucumber Saladd⁠ in a bowl.
    Spicy Asian Spiral Cucumber Salad
  • Spiral cucumbers are mixed with sesame seed sauce in ceramic bowl.
    Sesame Spiral Cucumber Salad
  • Freshly fried Chocolate and Banana Spring Rolls on a white plate. Some of them are cut in halves, showing melting chocolate and creamy banana inside.
    Chocolate and Banana Spring Rolls
  • Dipping pieces of bread in the Shichimi Togarashi Bread Dipping Oil
    Easy Shichimi Togarashi Bread Dipping Oil with Balsamic Vinegar

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Vegan Recipes

  • The pumpkin pudding in dessert glasses topped with pecan crumble topping.
    Pumpkin Pudding with Pecan Crumble Topping(Vegan and Dairy Free)
  • Scooping blueberry lavender syrup with a spoon from the jar.
    Homemade Blueberry Lavender Syrup(Refined Sugar Free)
  • Apple Pie Spring Rolls are serves with date caramel sauce.
    Easy Apple Pie Spring Rolls with Healthy Cinnamon Sugar(Vegan)
  • Freshly baked cherry scones on parchment paper.
    Healthy Cherry Scones with Whole Wheat Flour(Eggless and Vegan)

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Dessert Recipes

  • Homemade pink applesauce is in small jars topped with cinnamon sticks.
    Easy Homemade No Peel Pink Applesauce with Cinnamon
  • Gluten-free Triple Chocolate Muffins aka Viral Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins on wooden board.
    GF Viral Olympic Village Chocolate Muffins Recipe(Triple Chocolate Muffins)
  • Homemade strawberry ice cream is scooped on a waffle corn.
    Easy Vegan Strawberry Ice Cream(Dairy-Free and Eggless)
  • Creamy peanut butter oat popsicles with chocolate shell and peanut are placed on a parchment paper.
    Healthy Chocolate Covered Peanut Butter Oat Popsicles (Vegan)

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I’m Yoko, a matcha lover, mom, and Japanese native who is passionate about sharing healthy plant-forward versions of the Japanese food I grew up with. From seasonal recipes to koji fermentation, I’m sharing Japanese-inspired, colorful recipes that you can easily try at home. I hope these recipes bring joy and harmony to your kitchen!

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    Banana Matcha Latte
  • Strawberry matcha latte smoothie is topped with matcha powder.
    Strawberry Matcha Latte Smoothie
  • View from the top of Matcha Mojito Mocktail. The drink is served in a glass and topped with lime wedges, mint, and a flower(only for garnish).
    Matcha Mojito Mocktail

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  • Blueberry lavender lemonade served in glasses.
    Healthy Blueberry Lavender Lemonade(Refined Sugar Free)
  • Creamy cherry overnight oats is served in the glasses and topped with yogurt, cacao nibs, and fresh cherries.
    Easy Cherry Overnight Oats with Cacao Nibs(Healthy Meal Prep)
  • Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips on a wooden cutting board.
    Healthy Zucchini Banana Bread with Chocolate Chips (Gluten Free)
  • Summer Peach Kale Salad is served in a bowl with salad server.
    Simple Summer Peach Kale Salad with Avocado and Cherries

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