Discover the three essential ingredients of Japanese autumn cooking: kuri gohan (chestnut rice), yaki-imo (roasted sweet potato), and sanma (grilled Pacific saury). Learn the cultural stories, cooking techniques, and US sourcing tips for each.

Discover the essential Japanese fall pantry ingredients, from sweet kabocha squash to ultra-rare matsutake mushrooms, and learn how to pair them with shelf-stable staples for authentic autumn cooking at home.