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The Distance to the Fire: Japanese Grilling, Binchōtan, and the Rule Every Method Shares Grilling is the one Japanese technique with nothing to hide behind. No broth, no sauce, no long marination — a piece of fish, some salt, and a heat source, and every decision you made shows up on the plate. Which is why the trad...

Explore the history, aesthetics, and culinary roles of Japanese ceramics. This guide highlights the differences between warm, earthy tōki (pottery) and cool, refined jiki (porcelain).