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While the term “traditional” can encompass various eras of Japanese culinary history, this article focuses on 30 classic, timeless recipes that are staples in Japanese households. These dishes represent the heart of Japanese home cooking, offering a glimpse into the everyday meals that have sustained families for generations.

From teriyaki chicken, miso ramen, Japanese curry to yakisoba, find our most popular and EASY Japanese recipes you can make anytime.

From easy sunomono (cucumber pickles) to asazuke, turn summer vegetables into delicious Japanese pickles with these classic recipes.

15 popular Japanese salad recipes from refreshing carrot-ginger dressing to spinach salad in sesame sauce that you can enjoy year round!

Best tofu recipes! Mapo tofu, teriyaki tofu, tofu pizza, agedashi tofu, vegetarian sushi with tofu, mashed tofu salad, chilled tofu & more!

Glazed with a delicious soy-butter sauce, this Butter Shoyu Chicken will win your family‘s heart! It is a simple recipe that produces a luxurious result. The chicken is exceptionally moist and tender and so flavorful. It‘s ready in just 25 minutes.

Delicious recipes featured on Netflix's Midnight Diner: Tokyo Series, a Japanese TV series that is centered around food and bonding. Make it a fun cooking project and discover Japanese comfort food while you stream and cook.

Oyakodon is a classic comfort food of Japanese home cooking. Tender pieces of chicken, onion, and eggs are simmered in an umami-rich, dashi-based sauce and then poured over a bowl of fluffy steamed rice. Simple, delicious, and utterly comforting, this is the kind of one-bowl meal you can cook in less than 30 minutes!

In the mood for a comforting bowl of hot noodle soup? Make this one-pot Easy Udon Noodle Soup in just 10 minutes! With a light, savory broth and thick and chewy Japanese noodles, this recipe hits the spot every time.

Here is the collection of our EASY and SEASONAL miso soup recipes, from Tofu and Wakame to Tomato Miso Soup!

Classic Udon Noodle Soup (Kake Udon or Su Udon) is all about simplicity. Thick, chewy noodles and a delicate homemade broth deliver a hot bowl of comfort. Enjoy this vegan-adaptable soup as is or add tempura, fish cake, and vegetables for a more substantial meal.

New to Japanese cooking? Learn about sake and mirin, their uses, the best substitutions, and how you can cook with these two important Japanese staples.

Japanese Vegetable Soup (Kenchinjiru) | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com

Delicious daikon recipes: easy pickled daikon, grated daikon, daikon hot pot, and more ways to use this amazing winter radish!

Just One Cookbook Essential Japanese Recipes Cookbooks (vol. 1 to 3) are available in both eBook and hardcopy.

Yamitsuki Cabbage—an irresistible izakaya favorite made famous over two decades ago by the renowned Gyukaku Japanese BBQ chain. This simple yet highly addictive dish combines chopped or torn cabbage with sesame oil, ground sesame seeds, garlic, salt, and umami seasoning. Try it once, and you won’t be able to stop!

With tender chunks of beef, potatoes, carrots, and mushrooms, this savory and hearty Japanese Beef Curry cooks low and slow for the most comforting meal you can imagine. It has a thick, velvety sauce that's mild and sweet—even children can enjoy it!

Takikomi Gohan is a wonderful and comforting Japanese mixed rice recipe made with seasonal ingredients. It‘s a savory bowl of flavorful rice that‘s perfect to serve with simple meals. This recipe is also gluten-free!

Okonomiyaki is a delicious Japanese savory pancake “grilled as you like it“ with your choice of protein and tasty condiments and toppings. My recipe for this popular Osaka street food includes the 6 key ingredients that give it a truly authentic taste.

Nothing sounds better than a piping hot bowl of delicious homemade Zenzai or Oshiruko (red bean soup) with toasted mochi! It's a popular winter dessert in Japan. #zenzai #oshiruko #mochi | Easy Japanese Recipes at JustOneCookbook.com