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Sake guide

Sake is the national drink of Japan and is rapidly becoming a popular choice for drinkers around the world. Whether you’re a sake connoisseur or a complete beginner, let the Japan Centre be your guide t...

Ramune Soda Guide

Discover ramune, the most notorious of Japanese sodas. Learn about ramune’s history and background, plus how to open its unusual Codd-neck bottles.

Japanese Soy Sauce Guide

Find out everything there is to know about Japanese soy sauces, including their history, how they are made, the different types available, and more.

A white rice bowl, a Japanese soup bowl and a pair of wooden chopsticks on a dining table

How to use Japanese tableware

Learn about different types of Japanese tableware at japancentre.com, including miso soup bowls, handleless, soy sauce dishes, and chopstick rests.

Japanese Udon Noodles, How to Make and Different Types

Find out everything about Japanese udon noodles at japancentre.com, including what udon is, how it is made, and how it can be used in your cooking.

A wide variety of Japanese chocolate, Pocky sticks, cookies and candies.

Buy Japanese Sweets, Candy, Gummy & Chocolates

Buy a variety of unique Japanese sweets. Hi-Chew, Puccho, Kabaya, and DIY sweets are available online.

Cooking with panko breadcrumbs

Panko bread crumbs (or panko crumbs, where ‘panko’ means ‘bread powder’) are one ingredient that all cooks of present-day Japanese cuisine cannot be without.

Different Types of Japanese Noodles & Recipes

Learn about udon, ramen, yakisoba, soba and more Japanese noodles and recipes.

Furikake rice seasoning on a bowl of steamed rice

What is Furikake? Japanese Rice Seasoning

Furikake rice seasoning is an easy way to make your white rice more interesting. Buy various flavours of furikake at Japan Centre.

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Thinly Sliced Meat for Japanese Cooking

Find out about Japanese cuisine's love for thinly sliced meat, including what sets it apart, how it is prepared, and when it is most commonly used.

How to use matcha green tea

What is matcha powder? At its most basic level, matcha is the powdered form of green tea leaves. Matcha green tea powder has been enjoyed in Japan for centuries (exclusively by the nobility at first, bu...