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Japanese-inspired recipes

  • Japanese Sweet Potato Air Fryer Recipe – Crispy, Sweet & Easy!
  • A plate of shojin ryoji vegetarian food at Daigo restaurant in Tokyo.
    The Future of Tokyo Cuisine: A Journey Through Tradition and Innovation
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    Does Hojicha Have Caffeine? (Low-Caf Tea for Everyone)
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Most Popular Japan-Inspired Healthy Recipes

From earthy matcha to zesty yuzu and sweet, creamy purple sweet potato—these fan-favorite recipes are your passport to delicious, healthy Japanese-inspired eats!

  • how to make citron tea
    Citron Tea – How to Make Yuzu Cha (Healthy Version)
  • mashed Japanese sweet potatoes (purple with lemon zest)
    Mashed Japanese Sweet Potatoes (Purple)
  • homemade yuzu kosho in bowl
    Yuzu kosho recipe (Japanese citrus chili paste)
  • iced matcha coffee with 3 perfect layers
    Matcha Coffee Latte Recipe (Easy Iced Dirty Matcha) 

The story behind eyes and hour

Food is more than what we eat—it’s how we connect.

After living in Japan for over 20 years, I’ve experienced moments of deep loneliness. But whether sitting at a yakitori counter, sharing a meal, or discovering the stories behind each dish, I’ve learned that food has the power to bring us together—even when we’re far from home.

eyes and hour is more than just Japanese recipes. It’s about the flavors, traditions, and moments that turn meals into meaningful experiences.

👉 Let’s cook, share, and find connection—one meal at a time.

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Japanese Ingredient Guides

  • steaming cup of hojicha tea in glass mug
    Hojicha Tea (Houjicha) – The Toastiest of Green Teas 
  • sprinkling furikake on rice bowl
    Furikake – Guide to Japanese Rice Seasoning (Sprinkles!)
  • cups of genmaicha and Japanese green tea with tea leaves spread on table
    Genmaicha vs Green Tea: The Nuttiest of Green Teas
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Healthy Japanese Snacks

  • three shio onigiri wrapped in nori
    Easy Onigiri Recipe (Japanese Rice Balls) for Beginners
  • four examples of healthy matcha recipes, drinks and food
    30 Healthy Matcha Recipes (Green Tea Latte + More)
  • onigiri topped with avocado, salmon, and shiso filling and wasabi mayonnaise drizzle
    Onigiri Fillings Recipe — Japanese Rice Balls (Easy)

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Japanese Kitchen & Table

  • Japanese tea set with cast iron Nambu tea pot and Kyoto tea cup
    Japanese Tea Set - The Best Guide for Choosing Teapots
  • Japanese woman in kimono drinking tea from black chawan
    Types of Japanese Tea Cups: Know your Chawan and Yunomi

Travel

Restaurants with healthy food around the world.

  • barista at Lattest
    15 Best Japanese Coffee Brands and Cafes (2023)
  • Healthy Food Waikiki Guide– the Wikiwiki-pedia of Healthy Restaurants (2023 Update)
  • Healthy Restaurants Honolulu–The Wikiwiki-pedia of Health Food
  • 10 Low Carb Foods You Havta to Try from Whole Foods ( + Skin Lube )

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as seen on: NHK World Japan homepage, Metropolis Magazine, Citron Restaurant Aoyama, Thrive Tokyo, Super Organic

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