Bringing home the melon

The last 140 years have seen a slow and steady increase in interest and production of wine in Japan. Initiated under the Meiji government as a way to foster economic innovation, Japan is becoming a significant niche in the international wine landscape with over 500 wineries. Only wines made entirely…

Since 2013, I’ve been selecting my 20 favorite dishes each year. Here’s my roundup of the top 20 dishes from 2024 (Not in particular order). Wishing you all a happy, healthy, and successful 2025! Check out my previous lists here.