【Discover Japan Co., Ltd.】 The November 2025 issue of “Discover Japan,” “Japan is Actually a Spice Paradise,” will be released on October 6th!
Discover Japan Co., Ltd. Press release: October 6, 2025 To Members of the Press Discover Japan’s November 2025 issue, “Japan, a Spice Paradise,” will be on sale from October 6th! The November 2025 issue of Discover Japan, a monthly magazine published by Discover Japan Inc., titled “Japan, Actually, a Spice Paradise,” is now on sale.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39497/115/39497-115-52e6c4efe95e5058f5ceba76cd9cf7a8-1200×800.jpg Yuzu kosho, mustard, and sansho pepper are spices unique to Japan. Food director Rieko Teramoto and performing artist Aoi Yamada offer suggestions on how to make yuzu kosho, how to use powdered mustard, freshly ground sansho pepper, and even simple ideas for variations, including recipes. While all of these spices are familiar, this eye-opening project will help you discover new charms of Japanese spices with just a little ingenuity in how you eat them. The Possibilities of Spices and Rice Dishes Have you heard of biryani?
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39497/115/39497-115-c68b5c1a081044def7ee48bedee50435-1200×800.jpg Biryani, a spiced rice dish beloved in India and Pakistan. While part of the same rice-eating culture, biryani has not been very familiar in Japan until now, but it is now attracting a lot of attention. One of the key figures in this trend is Takamasa Osawa, who runs Biryani Osawa. It was awarded a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2026. Once you try it, you’ll never forget it. You’ll want to eat it again… Through Osawa’s biryani, author and chef Naoya Higuchi explores the potential of biryani in Japan. More than 360 servings of curry a year! Kabuki actor Onoe Ukon talks about his love of curry!
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39497/115/39497-115-524decbda74631ccc60084553110f851-1200×800.jpg Onoue Ukon is known as one of the Kabuki world’s biggest curry lovers, eating around 360 servings of curry a year. This time, we spoke to him at his favorite curry restaurant, Ginza Shinnou, a Yakuzen Dining & Bar in Higashi Ginza, about his passion for curry. From his favorite restaurants and pre-packaged curry to the secrets of “aigake” (mixing curry) at home, his particular utensil preferences, and even the surprising similarities between curry and Kabuki! We’ll bring you plenty of Ukon’s love for curry. Approved by the Tokugawa family Shichimi Togarashi
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39497/115/39497-115-ee1294a2b13a7d16076167f540c9ba56-1200×800.jpg Seven spices, shichimi togarashi, are a staple condiment on the Japanese dinner table, along with salt and pepper. In fact, shichimi togarashi is a spice mixture that originated in the Edo period around 400 years ago. But what seven spices were used, and how did it become such a staple condiment? We visited Yagenbori, a long-established shop that was recognized by the Tokugawa family and is the birthplace of shichimi pepper. Japanese Spices 43, Loved by Even the Greatest Chefs
https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/39497/115/39497-115-a43d009c7252134d4c9b9794aff04b47-1200×800.jpg As their food culture has developed, Japanese people have come to use a variety of spices. In today’s world, with a wide variety of food options, we introduce the favorite spices of eight people, from professional chefs to cooking enthusiasts, categorized by genre: chili pepper, Japanese mustard, sansho pepper, yuzu, shikuwasa, wasabi, plum, pepper, and sesame. Performing artist Aoi Yamada / Pottery artists Haruya and Mika Abe / Edo cuisine chef Hanako Usui / Sculptor Hiroko Kikuta / Food director Rieko Teramoto / Author and chef Naoya Higuchi / Photojournalist Takushi Morieda / Culinary researcher and international Chinese medicine nutritionist Maki Watanabe What is Discover Japan? Founded in 2008, the magazine “Discover Japan” is based on the concept of “rediscovering the charm of Japan.” It is a “Japan introduction” media outlet that carefully edits and presents the appeal of authentic, high-quality Japanese culture through Japanese things, events, places, and people in an easy-to-understand manner. Discover Japan Co., Ltd. Click here to see more details about the special features in the latest issue of the monthly magazine “Discover Japan.” https://discoverjapan-web.com/magazine 【How to Purchase】 Purchase at bookstores and convenience stores nationwide or via the URL below.
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X:https://twitter.com/Discover_Japan ＜Next Issue Announcement＞ Discover Japan December 2025 Issue “I want to go to Kyoto.” As the sun gets warmer and the trees begin to change color, Kyoto is surely a popular travel destination. In the opening chapter, we delve into the charms of the castle itself, focusing on the “Kan’ei Imperial Visit” to Nijo Castle, which will mark its 400th anniversary in 2026. The next issue will feature “Kyoto by the Sea,” where you can enjoy the city from a famous Kyoto inn as a base, while also extending your gaze out to the sea. Experience nature, people, and craftsmanship while avoiding the crowds. This guide to Kyoto allows you to experience another culture connected to the capital. This issue is also packed with winter destinations, including Nara, a great place to explore, as well as various snow resorts and winter delicacies.