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 TABLEIndex

Articles on traditional Japanese food culture

The Secrets of Taste in Japanese Cuisine
by Tohru Fushiki

Texture

This third installment in our series on taste focuses on the textures of foods in Japanese cuisine, how they are perceived in the mouth, and how this range of diverse textures adds dimension and pleasure to the act of eating.

Index TRENDS IN
TASTE

Current food topics

Expressway to Food and Fun

IndexFUNDAMENTALS
101

Essentials of Japanese cuisine

Parboiling
Daikon and Pork

Index SPIRIT OF THE
SEASONS

Japanese seasonal foods and traditions

Kabocha

MORE ABOUT
JAPANESE COOKINGIndex

Recipes and tips for cooking fusion and traditional dishes

Sushi Salad with Marmalade-Soy Sauce Dressing

Sesame Tofu

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