Scallop & grape carpaccio, Mexican sesame sauce, coriander milk
Light and creamy, this dish celebrates sesame-harvest season in Japan.
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Get to know: Corn in Japan
I’ve always thought that corn tastes best with copious amounts of mayonnaise. That was – until I moved to Japan. When corn, known locally as tomorokoshi, season hit full swing in summer, I discovered crisp corn croquettes, chilled corn potage, salty corn-kernel tempura, and more.
Elotes, Esquites
Mexican cuisine excels at many things; corn and condiments are definitely two of these.
The Art of Summer Sake
Natsuzake (summer sake) are seasonal sake released each year in Japan from late May-July. They’re crisp and clean, light-bodied, and refreshing. The labels of these limited releases are a canvas for the season, evoking the nostalgia and frolics of summer in Japan.