The final cooking demo of 2025 featured two comforting Japanese recipes—Simmered Kabocha and Spinach Ohitashi. Warm, balanced, and seasonally inspired, these dishes closed the year with the beauty and simplicity of Japanese home cooking.

Our November 1st cooking demo featured Sukiyaki, a comforting hot pot from Japan prepared Kansai-style in a donabe. This beloved dish balanced sweet and savory flavors through a simmering blend of soy sauce, sugar, sake, and tender beef—showcasing the warmth and harmony of Japanese recipes.

Our October 25th cooking demo featured Takoyaki, one of Japan’s most iconic street foods. These golden, octopus-filled bites showcased Osaka’s signature style — crisp on the outside, tender and creamy inside — finished with Takoyaki sauce, Japanese mayo, and bonito flakes.

A cozy highlight of Japanese recipes ,  this Salmon Chowder w/ Miso & Oat Milk layers delicate umami flavors in a creamy, comforting broth. Tender salmon, potato, leek, and mushrooms simmer gently in a light dashi base enriched with white miso and oat milk. The result is a nourishing bowl that bridges Japanese simplicity with the warmth of classic chowder — balanced, wholesome, and beautifully modern. 👉 Click on the PDF link below for the full recipe. Okayama Castle, known a

Our October 18th cooking demo featured three grill-inspired Japanese recipes — Yakitori Tare, Yakiniku Classic Tare Marinade, and Yakiniku Yuzu Shoyu Marinade. Together they explored Japan’s love of fire-cooked food: smoky, savory, and perfectly balanced with sweet and citrus notes.

Our October 4th demo featured a colorful Japanese recipe layered with sweet, savory, and nutty depth — Tōbanjan Chicken Pineapple & Rice Donabe. This comforting rice dish pairs marinated chicken, pineapple, and vegetables in a sesame-fragrant donabe for a cozy, tropical-inspired meal.

Our September 27th demo featured a comforting Japanese recipe: Sagara Family Japanese Curry. Built on shio-koji beef, kabocha, and carrots, this dish layers savory, sweet, and umami flavors into Japan’s most beloved home-style meal.

Our September 20th demo featured a comforting Japanese recipe: Shrimp & Kabocha with Sesame Miso Hot Pot. Layered with nutty miso, earthy mushrooms, sweet kabocha, and briny shrimp, this dish shows how donabe cooking brings out balanced, seasonal flavors.

Miso Garlic Shrimp Tacos with Wasabi Crema bring together Japanese and Mexican flavors in a bright, umami-rich fusion dish. Juicy miso-marinated shrimp are seared to perfection, layered with crisp cabbage and radish, and finished with a tangy wasabi-lime crema. A sprinkle of crunchy furikake and togarashi adds texture and heat, making this taco a bold yet balanced recipe perfect for summer nights.

A cool and creamy summer noodle salad featuring shrimp, mandarin oranges, and wasabi mayo—this refreshing dish is inspired by Japanese recipes perfect for hot days.

Two refreshing Japanese recipes from last night’s demo—both featuring chilled soba noodles and juicy summer peaches. Bright, seasonal, and full of flavor.

This chilled corn, tofu, and somen salad is a refreshing summer dish inspired by Japanese recipes. Light yet satisfying, it features seasonal vegetables and a bright yuzu-soy dressing—perfect for warm days.

These two Japanese recipes offer light, refreshing flavors perfect for summer. One combines cucumber and shiitake in a sesame-vinegar dressing; the other pairs cucumber, crab, and ginger in a tangy marinade. Both are easy to make and highlight the clean, balanced taste found in traditional Japanese cooking.

This week’s cooking demo featured a refreshing Japanese fusion salad that combined sweet melon, burrata, and prosciutto with a tangy miso-honey dressing. A light and flavorful dish perfect for summer, blending East and West in every bite.

This week’s cooking demo featured a refreshing Cold Soba Salad with Avocado & Cucumber—light, colorful, and perfect for summer. Guests learned how to prepare soba noodles properly, mix a sesame-wasabi dressing, and layer crisp vegetables with creamy avocado and soft-boiled egg. It’s a simple yet elegant dish that reflects the balance and seasonality found in traditional Japanese recipes.

Inspired by Japanese recipes, this refreshing summer dish features chilled ramen noodles topped with shrimp, avocado, ajitama egg, and a...

Discover the refreshing flavors of Hiyashi Chuka, a chilled noodle salad featured in our recent cooking demo at Wabi Sabi Japan Living. It's one of the many Japanese recipes perfect for summer—light, colorful, and easy to prepare.

This Shrimp and Glass Noodle Salad—known in Japan as Harusame Salad—is a classic example of light and flavorful Japanese recipes made for...