food forum

Latest Stories

THE JAPANESE TABLE

Rice (No.2)

Agricultural and Societal Roles

Continuing our series on rice, we examine how this grain historically came to dominate Japanese agriculture while transforming the country's socio-economic framework.

TRENDS IN TASTE
Japan's Neo Wagashi

FUNDAMENTALS 101
Sumashijiru
Clear Soup

SPIRIT OF THE SEASONS
Edamame

What's food forum

food forum is Kikkoman's quarterly newsletter. Each issue features various aspects of Japanese food culture and traditions in addition to current trends. It introduces recipes for Japanese staples as well as fusion dishes and provides news about Kikkoman Corporation worldwide.

THE JAPANESE TABLE

A variety of themes regarding traditional Japanese food culture.

THE JAPANESE TABLE
Rice (No. 1)
Rice (No. 2)
The Secrets of Taste in Japanese Cuisine (No. 1)
The Secrets of Taste in Japanese Cuisine (No. 2)
The Secrets of Taste in Japanese Cuisine (No. 3)
The Secrets of Taste in Japanese Cuisine (No. 4)

Trends in Taste

Current food topics and popular food culture in Japan.

TRENDS IN TASTE
Japan's Neo Wagashi
Okosama Lunch
Canned Foods
Fruit Sandwiches
Expressway to Food and Fun
Food Vending Machines

Fundamentals 101

Basic principles underlying Japanese food cuisine.

FUNDAMENTALS 101
Sumashijiru
Clear Soup
Miso Soup
Kakushi Bocho
Parboiling Bamboo Shoots
Parboiling Daikon and Pork
Shimofuri Preparing Fish

Spirit of the Seasons

Japanese seasonal foods and traditions.

SPIRIT OF THE SEASONS
Edamame
Nanohana
Taranome
Eggplant
Kabocha
Napa Cabbage

More About Japanese Cooking

Which dish do you want to cook?

NEW
FUSION RECIPE
Balsamic-Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
NEW
TRADITIONAL RECIPE
Mitarashi Dango Rice Dumplings with Sweet Soy Sauce Glaze
More About Japanese Cooking
Global Cookbook Check out our tasty Japanese recipes and useful cooking techniques!

KIKKOMAN TODAY

NEW
“Kikkoman Global” YouTube Channel

July 3, 2023

In March, Kikkoman Corporation launched its official YouTube channel, Kikkoman Global. To enhance global consumer awareness, Kikkoman Global presents an entertaining collection of brand-related content, including recipe videos using Kikkoman Soy Sauce, the story behind the iconic Kikkoman Soy Sauce tabletop dispenser, and videos featuring Kikkoman’s official brand mascot, Kikona. Through this channel, Kikkoman continues to support good health and overall fulfillment for as many people as possible around the world by creating delicious memories through the joys of food...

KIKKOMAN TODAY

Explore food forum

THE JAPANESE TABLE

The Japanese Table presents a variety of themes regarding traditional Japanese food culture. In each volume, a specific topic such as history, customs and food groups, is explored from several different angles.

TRENDS IN TASTE

Trends in Taste serves up current food topics and popular food culture in Japan.

FUNDAMENTALS 101

Fundamentals 101 describes basic principles underlying Japanese food cuisine.

SPIRIT OF THE SEASONS

Spirit of the Seasons highlights Japanese seasonal foods and traditions.

CLOSE-UP JAPAN

Close-up Japan zooms in on current trends in food culture and popular food topics in Japan.

Japanese Style

Japanese Style provides a brief introduction of Japanese food customs, etiquette and culinary techniques.

TASTY TRAVEL

Tasty Travel takes you on delectable journeys. Each issue focuses on a specific regional dish.

MORE ABOUT JAPANESE COOKING

Each volume introduces a total of eight attractive fusion-style and traditional recipes.

SPECIAL REPORT

Special Report takes a look at people who are introducing Japanese cuisine around the world.

Digital book

You can download back issues as a PDF file.

KIKKOMAN TODAY
food forum Basic principles of Japanese Cuisine Digital Books (PDF)
  1. HOME
  2. Food Culture
  3. Food Forum