Japanese communities growing own hops for beer with unique local flavor
Local residents cultivated hop seedlings in planters and harvested the flowers in August with the specific purpose of using them for the event.
Life In Food With Violet Oon: Perfect pineapple tarts for Chinese New Year
This recipe for pineapple tarts first appeared in 1977 in the series of Peranakan recipes commissioned by Her World magazine.
Overseas market eyed for Japanese varieties of tomatoes
According to the agriculture ministry, tomato production in 2020 totaled ¥224 billion.
A beginner’s guide to naengmyeon, Korean cold noodles
The popular Korean cold noodle dish sharpens the appetites of noodle lovers not only in the summer, but also during the height of winter.
Cockle hub in the works for Pontian
The Johor Fisheries Department plans to introduce 10 cockle farms this year, mainly centered in Pontian.
Struggling against domestic trends, sake brewers seek to broaden global appeal
Sake shipments peaked at 1.77 million kiloliters in fiscal 1973, but in fiscal 2020 they had fallen to less than a quarter of that amount.
Bring your family together for homemade dumplings
Boiled dumplings are considered an auspicious dish in China and are eaten during Chinese New Year celebrations.
Wind caves to serve as natural storage for cabbages in Japan
Ice can be found on the floor of wind caves at Mt. Asama even in summer, making them highly effective as natural refrigerators.
Nagoya firm attempting to brew beer in space
Although the company has never produced beer, it has taken on the space-related challenge.
Oodles of glass noodles ready for Tết at So Village
Glass noodles are probably the most famous noodles in the country.