Japanese winter food

Winter is around the corner! What are the most popular foods that Japanese people eat in the winter? Find the answer and eat them when you visit Japan.

Tsukune Hot Pot, or Tori Dango Nabe, is a Japanese hot pot recipe where ginger-flavored chicken meatballs are simmered in a dashi-based broth along with a healthy mix of tofu, vegetables, and mushrooms. Cooked at the table in a donabe clay pot, it’s a warm and comforting family-style dinner for fall and winter nights.

This vegan nabe or hot pot is a meatless take on a satisfying Japanese winter soup. It’s chock-full of flavor and healthy veggies that makes it great for sharing.

This nikujaga recipe is a true Japanese winter warmer.

Tonjiru (豚汁 - also read as butajiru), is a Japanese pork soup loaded with vegetables, which makes it a hearty meal that's popular in homes around Japan during the cooler months of the year.

Survive Winter in Japan with This Japanese Comfort Food

Nabe, which literally means "hot pot" in Japanese, is a classic winter food in Japan. It's basically a stew where ingredients like meat, fish, and vegetables are boiled together, but there are actually many different versions of this delicacy. Take a look at this guide and learn how to best enjoy each one of them.

Oden is a popular stew that you can get from konbini (convenient store). A popular treat of fish cakes, daikon, octopus, fried tofu, and eggs among other. The mustard (karashi) sauce is a must when it comes to oden. #japanesefood #japanesesoup #japanesestew #japaneserecipe #fishcake #tofu #octopus #daikon #seafood

You deserve a steaming bowl of one of these soups.

So, what to eat in winter in Japan? Let us take a look at 10 common ingredients that you will find in a Japanese kitchen.