Season 15

Chef Saito introduces a dish often served on special occasions: fukusa-sushi. It's a visually appealing sushi, made by wrapping colorful ingredients and vinegared rice in a thin omelet.

Chef Saito introduces two classic Japanese dishes often served in Japanese homes: pork ginger and sunomono. You can enjoy the taste of Japanese home cooking, wherever you are!

Chef Rika introduces a unique, healthy style of Japanese ramen. Have a go at making soupless miso pork ramen, topped with miso-seasoned ground pork and plenty of vegetables.

Bring home the taste of Japan with Chef Rika's Gyudon Beef Bowl, a comforting classic. Tender beef and sweet onion is simmered in an umami-rich sauce, and served over steaming rice.

Discover the essence of kombu, a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine. Chef Saito demonstrates how to craft umami-rich dashi, plus crispy and flavorful fried chicken, wrapped in kombu.

Prepare swordfish in a classic Japanese style: yuan-yaki. Chef Saito shares marinating techniques and introduces a comforting ochazuke as a delicious variation.

Chef Rika shares modern Japanese flavors: a juicy chicken tsukune rice burger, and sweet-and-savory bell pepper kimpira—fresh twists on classic dishes that you'll want to try at home.

From the southern islands of Okinawa comes a beloved comfort food. Chef Rika shows how to make soki soba—a warm, delicious bowl of island flavor with tender pork ribs and savory bonito broth.

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a showcase of Niigata's natural bounty. Simple techniques bring out the fresh flavors of sansai—Japan's wild mountain vegetables.

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Kuwakino for a masterclass on Niigata's traditional cuisine, featuring simple, delicious dishes that perfectly complement the region's celebrated rice.

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi for a new approach to making dashi, using ingredients available anywhere. You'll also learn to make oyakodon, a classic Japanese comfort food.

Join Harry Sugiyama and Chef Hayashi to learn about a unique, time-honored sushi style featuring yam and eggs instead of rice. They introduce the traditional method, and a simplified version.

Beat the summer heat with Japanese home cooking! Chef Saito makes juicy chicken wings, glazed with mirin and soy sauce, and serves them with a refreshing zucchini salad. Easy, tasty, and satisfying.

Discover the rich flavors of sanga-yaki, a traditional fisherman's dish made with freshly minced horse mackerel. Chef Saito also makes a delicate fish ball soup. Both dishes are ideal with rice.