You might be surprised to learn that steamed rice, known as "gohan," is an essential Japanese breakfast staple. Locals eat rice around the clock, and Japan is known to produce 300 variations of ...

It is usually served on a bed of rice and seasoned with soy sauce, chives, mustard and sesame oil. Because of its high nutritional value, the Japanese usually consume it for breakfast. Natto is an ...

When I moved from Japan to the U.S. in the 1990s, it wasn't always easy to get the ingredients I knew and loved. But there were some staples that were easier to come by, like whole grains and beans.