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Easy Japanese Recipes for Everyday Home Cooking

Namiko Hirasawa Chen

Konnichiwa, I’m Nami!

Born and raised in Japan, I’m the founder and recipe creator behind Just One Cookbook, the largest English-language website for Japanese recipes. Being dyslexic, I’ve always placed a special emphasis on clear, visual instruction. Since 2011, I’ve tested and shared 1,200 authentic, easy-to-follow recipes with step-by-step photos to help anyone cook delicious Japanese food at home.

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Two loaves of bread, one with a flat top and one with a rounded top, sit side by side on a cooling rack on a white surface. A knife, napkin, and potted plant are nearby.

Shokupan (Japanese Milk Bread) (Video) 食パン

Make Shokupan (Japanese Milk Bread) at home with pro tips. This iconic Japanese white bread is milky-sweet with a soft, airy, cloud-like crumb.

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    Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen Noodles) つけ麺
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    1 hour 15 minutes
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    1 hour 10 minutes
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    Dinner
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