Oshōgatsu (お正月), the Japanese New Year, is one of the most important festivals in Japan. Ōmisoka, the Japanese New Year’s Eve, is celebrated differently than in Europe. It is not the highlight, but the start of the actual New Year’s…

Sun, sea and Mediterranean flair – that’s Italy! The southern European boot is also known for its excellent Italian cuisine, which is one of the country’s most important cultural assets and is celebrated every day all over the world. Why…

To date, only a few regional cuisines have been included in the UNESCO list of intangible cultural heritage. In 2013, however, washoku – the traditional Japanese food culture – made it onto the world-renowned UNESCO list. An honor that makes…

Did you know that our various Kikkoman sauces are ideal for varying your salad creations? When it comes to dressing, you can try a lot according to your mood. Whether based on vinegar and oil or yoghurt, thin or thick,…

For many, it is the epitome of enjoyment: the barbecue (BBQ for short). The cult from America is a welcome alternative to cooking according to a weekly schedule, especially in summer. What a lot of people don’t know: the barbecue…