Our Del Webb Rancho Mirage cooking demo explored three Japanese recipes featuring seasonal ingredients and contrasting flavors: Japanese Corn Rice, Japanese Corn Rice with Garlic Shrimp, and a refreshing Crab Sunomono Salad.

Our latest cooking demo explored Japanese fermentation through two fresh summer Japanese recipes: Tomato, Avocado & Natto Summer Bowl and Shio Koji Chicken Lettuce Cups, pairing seasonal vegetables with the savory depth and umami of traditional fermented ingredients.

Learn why donabe cooking is different—from Banko ware’s heat-resistant clay and far-infrared heat to gentle cooking that helps preserve moisture, texture, flavor and certain nutrients. Plus, learn how to properly season and care for your donabe.

Our latest cooking demo featured two summer dishes inspired by Japanese recipes: refreshing Cucumber and Crab Sunomono and savory Japanese-Italian Roasted Tomato Campanelle. Together they pair cool, tangy flavors with the comforting richness of roasted tomato pasta.

Our latest cooking demo featured two fresh Japanese recipes perfect for summer: Shrimp Sunomono with Fresh Basil and Tomato-Basil Rice with Summer Corn. Together they celebrate seasonal vegetables, bright citrus flavors, and simple Japanese-inspired home cooking.

Our latest Japanese recipes cooking demonstration featured Yuzu Teriyaki Chicken Tacos, a vibrant Japanese-Mexican fusion recipe combining tender teriyaki chicken, crisp yuzu slaw, creamy yuzu miso crema, fresh vegetables, and warm corn tortillas. Bright citrus and savory umami create a refreshing summer meal. 👉 Click on the PDF link below for the full recipe. Kongōshō-ji Temple on Mt. Asama in Ise, Mie Prefecture, Japan, is a peaceful mountain temple surrounded by ancient c

Our latest cooking demo featured Hiyashi Chuka, one of Japan's favorite summer Japanese recipes. Chilled ramen noodles, crisp vegetables, and a bright soy, ginger, lemon, and sesame dressing make this a refreshing seasonal meal.

Our latest cooking demo featured two fresh Japanese recipes: Garlic Lemon Chicken & Rice Donabe and Japanese-Italian Summer Caprese. Together they celebrate bright citrus, seasonal produce, and Japanese-inspired summer cooking.

Our latest cooking demo featured two delicious Japanese recipes: One-Pot Chicken & Mushroom Rice and Sunomono Salad. Together they showcase comforting rice cooked with layers of umami alongside a refreshing cucumber and wakame salad.

Our latest cooking demo featured two beloved Japanese recipes: Nasu no Nibitashi and Somen with Mentsuyu. Together they showcase the refreshing flavors of Japanese summer cooking through chilled noodles, savory dashi, and tender eggplant.

Our latest cooking demo featured Citrus Mango Shrimp Soba Salad, one of our favorite Japanese recipes combining chilled soba noodles, poached shrimp, mango, avocado, and a bright yuzu citrus dressing.

Our latest cooking demo featured Yuzu Scallion Rice and Teriyaki Chicken Spring Rolls, two Japanese recipes that combine bright citrus flavors, fresh vegetables, and simple techniques for easy home cooking.

Our latest cooking demo featured Citrus Ahi Tataki Soba Salad, one of our favorite Japanese recipes combining chilled soba noodles, seared ahi tuna, citrus, avocado, and a bright wasabi dressing.

Our latest cooking demo featured Sweet Miso Corn Rice and Seaweed Stem & Onion Salad with Wafu Dressing—two balanced Japanese recipes that highlight comforting donabe rice, crisp textures, savory sesame flavors, and the simplicity of Japanese home cooking.

Our latest cooking demo featured Miso-Sesame Chicken & Spring Vegetables Rice Donabe, a fresh and balanced dish that highlights Japanese recipes through seasonal vegetables, miso-marinated chicken, and donabe-cooked rice infused with umami-rich broth.

Banko ware double-lid donabe rice cookers bring traditional Japanese clay craftsmanship into everyday cooking, producing rice that is evenly cooked, gently steamed, and naturally sweet. The double-lid design creates a pressurized environment that locks in moisture and flavor, delivering fluffy grains with perfect texture—transforming a simple staple into something deeply satisfying and refined.

These Japanese recipes from our latest cooking demonstration highlight the versatility of donabe cooking—from savory vegetable rice layered with umami to bright yuzu ponzu salmon gently steamed with mushrooms. Simple techniques, balanced flavors, and clay pot cooking come together in two approachable and refined dishes.

Hario rice cookers bring simplicity and precision to stovetop rice, combining clean design with visual and audible cues for consistent results. With options in ceramic and stainless steel, they make perfectly cooked rice approachable for any kitchen.

Tajin Grill-Steamer Donabe combines Banko ware craftsmanship with a conical lid to create a unique grill-steaming effect—light searing below, gentle steam above. It delivers tender texture, concentrated flavor, and interactive tabletop cooking in one versatile donabe.

Coconut Lemongrass Chicken Donabe brings together rich coconut broth, bright citrus, and aromatic lemongrass in a comforting Japanese recipes hot pot. A fresh, flavorful dish that highlights the beauty of donabe cooking.