Autumn in Japan, known as “aki” (秋), brings a bounty of seasonal ingredients deeply cherished in Japanese cuisine. The cooler temperatures and changing colors of nature inspire autumn bento recipes that highlight rich, hearty flavors.  Autumn ingredients include: various types of fish like sanma, salmon, mushrooms (such as matsutake mushrooms), kabocha (pumpkin), satsumaimo (Japanese sweet … Continue reading A Guide to Delicious Autumn Bento Recipes: Celebrate Autumn with Japanese Seasonal Flavors