Taiyaki is similar to dorayaki (red bean paste filled pancake pastries) but cooked in a fish-shaped mold. Street vendors do a brisk business selling these popular treats.

Sweet red bean paste-filled pancakes are beloved pastries in Japan. They are easy to make at home.

A stew usually cooks for hours in order to tenderize tougher cuts of meat, but in this Japanese stew, the meat is thin and tender so it is ready to eat in a short amount of time.

Beef-Wrapped Green Bean Rolls Recipe Buy thin sliced beef cut for sukiyaki and turn them into these quick-cooking bundles that are economical and delicious.

Japanese Braised Short Ribs Recipe Slow oven braising tenderizes these meaty bones while bringing out the flavor from the marrow.

Tofu nuggets make a great appetizer, snack or light meal. Fresh ponzu sauce is much better than bottled and easy to make with ingredients you have in your pantry.