Drinks
Ramune
The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.
Foods I've tried
Foods this traveler has tried.
Drinks
The Japanese soda still comes in a marble-stoppered bottle from the 19th century.
Sweets
This pancake pays tribute to one of Japan's favorite fish.
Prepared Foods
A wartime rice scarcity made this versatile pancake a Japanese staple.
Drinks
Meet Japan's first milk soda.
Gastro
To make the perfect matcha, start with the perfect whisk.
Sweets
These Japanese sweets demonstrate the ephemeral beauty of the seasons.
Drinks
A pharmaceutical company developed this beverage as drinkable IV solution.
Drinks
A flour made from orchid roots makes for a popular Turkish drink.
Sweets
A rare orchid ingredient makes this ice cream stretchy and chewy.
Sweets
We have the Ottoman sultans to thank for this creamy Turkish dessert made of chicken breast.
Drinks
Locals joke that you should be able to “float a horseshoe” on the thick brew.
Meats & Animal Products
Turkish legends trace these raw meatballs to the time of the prophet Abraham.