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One Week Only: Save 30% Off All Otsuka Tableware
March 9, 2017
For a limited time, our entire Otsuka Tableware line is 30% off. These simple and elegant glass dispensers showcase, store, and serve condiments in style.
Packaging Whore: Kewpie Egg Royal Mayonnaise
July 16, 2015
To commemorate its 90th year, Kewpie released a limited edition mayo, named Tamago wo ajiwau mayonnaise, in a super cool jar.
MOTOism: Homemade Mustard
May 14, 2014
Homemade mustard is the best, both for cost and taste. Plus, it is almost impossible to fail. Try this step-by-step customizable recipe for making mustard.
MOTOism: Homemade Miso
March 12, 2014
Making miso is actually very easy. All you need are soybeans, salt, and koji. Here is a step-by-step guide to making miso at home.
Kuishinbo: Easy Homemade Mirin
March 10, 2014
Easy step-by-step instructions on how to make your own Japanese cooking sake, or mirin, at home.
The Vin Vivant: Tripel Happiness with Loh Bak Goh
January 27, 2014
All day to do as I pleased, all night to gorge on cheese: this was...
Izakaya Hideko: Taberu Rayu Tofu Salad
January 13, 2014
My parents hosted a shinnenkai (New Year's party) last night and it was a fantastic feast! As...
Kuishinbo: Oname Koji
November 23, 2013
I met a wonderful couple on Instagram, who I visited on my last trip to...
Kuishinbo: Yuzu Kosho
October 7, 2013
Yuzu citrus is one of the most important ingredients in Japanese cooking. The juice of...
MOTO x Japanify Mashup: Kombu-Cured Enoki Mushrooms
September 20, 2013
Last month, MOTO made a surprise appearance for our one-year anniversary party. With not one...
Japanify 2-in-1: Miso-Shio-Koji Marinated Duck + Duck Fat-Slathered Yaki Onigiri
May 23, 2013
Duck has always been a bird I've been meaning to explore. Its rich, luscious fat...
Kuishinbo: Pixian Doubanjiang (Spicy Fava Bean Paste)
April 30, 2013
Doubanjiang has been called "the soul of Sichuan cooking." A spicy bean paste most recognizable...