_Natto (fermented soybeans)

Natto is fermented soybeans and is eaten mainly in the Kanto region.　In Osaka, where my parents live, natto is not eaten very often, but I occasionally eat it because it is a healthy food.　_

_Sauteed zucchini. This isn't typical Japanese food, but my mom loves it. _

_Simmered bamboo shoots

Bamboo shoots are a seasonal food and are eaten only in early spring.　Bamboo shoots are eaten in season during this early spring period.　_

Neighborhood grocery store

Japanese Home Cooking

_Sushi with eel

In Japan, eel is considered a luxury food.　Eel sushi is especially delicious._

_Tempura of red ginger

Red ginger tempura is a very popular dish in Osaka.　In the Kanto region, such as Tokyo, it is not eaten at all.　_

Western-style breakfast. Japanese people are now eating more Western-style breakfast.

Typical Japanese home cooking by my mom (Okan)

I believe that the taste of home cooking varies from household to household, so to say that it is typical home cooking is a bit different, but I would like to introduce some home cooking in Osaka, where my parents live.