Marc Matsumoto
Subscribe
Sign in
Home
Notes
Archive
About
The Japanese Approach to Protein
On the Japanese table, protein doesn’t run the show, but the meals still feel complete.
Jan 11
•
No Recipes
88
15
5
Latest
Top
Discussions
Not a Diet: Why Japanese Meals Work
The most useful meal framework in my kitchen has nothing to do with dieting.
Jan 4
•
No Recipes
326
18
28
A Japanese New Year Table Full of Wishes
Once a year, a table full of symbolic foods made my distant birthplace feel close enough to taste.
Dec 28, 2025
•
No Recipes
26
4
2
“Sushi Grade” is a Myth
Raw fish is never zero-risk. But you can stack the odds in your favor. Here’s how I choose fish for sushi.
Dec 21, 2025
•
No Recipes
22
9
7
Make Your Platter Disappear First
The secret to an empty platter isn’t fancier ingredients or more work. It’s five simple strategic moves.
Dec 14, 2025
•
No Recipes
13
2
2
How My Holiday Baking Learned Japanese
When the playlist sounds like Christmas, but the aromas speak a different language.
Dec 7, 2025
•
No Recipes
9
Thanksgiving in Japan
A Japanese inspired spread from my American kitchen in Tokyo.
Nov 27, 2025
•
No Recipes
7
What’s In My Kitchen: A Gift Guide For Curious Cooks
From pantry staples to coffee gear, a few unexpected standouts transformed how I cook this year.
Nov 23, 2025
•
No Recipes
10
See all
Marc Matsumoto
Subscribe
Recommendations
Sandwiches of History Substack
Barry W. Enderwick
The Secret Ingredient
Harrison
La Briffe
Ruth Reichl
Just really good recipes
Sheryl O'Connell
Marc Matsumoto
Subscribe
About
Archive
Recommendations
Sitemap
This site requires JavaScript to run correctly. Please
turn on JavaScript
or unblock scripts