The kaki (persimmon) ranks as one of my favourite fruits - it's soft, very sweet and has a beautiful mellow orange colour.

Japanese salad, Daikon & Tuna Salad with Sesame dressing.

My latest recipe is a simple, healthy salad where Japanese daikon is the star turn. (Daikon translates simply as "big root" in English)...

My elder son is living and working in Tokyo at the moment and he sent me this recipe which has become his "go to" regular salad. It's...