Merry Christmas from Tokyo!

Merry Christmas from Tokyo!

Merry Christmas from Rakuten Crimson House to our friends all around the world!

In warm appreciation of your support during the past year, we extend our very best wishes for a happy holiday. May this season be filled with laughter, happiness, and of course, lots of delicious homemade food!

Japanese Dishes for the Holiday Season

Bored with the usual holiday meals and sweets? Here are some dishes you can try this season :)

Roast Beef Sushi for Christmas

Enjoy the holiday classic with vinegared rice!

http://recipe.rakuten.com/recipe/Roast-Beef-Sushi-for-Christmas-1000030329/

Smoked Salmon and Potherb Mustard Salad

 

It is as much of a pleasure to the eye as it is to the taste buds.
http://recipe.rakuten.com/recipe/Smoked-Salmon-and-Potherb-Mustard-Salad-1000030288/

Nerikiri Christmas (Nerikiri Artistic Cake Christmas Design)

 

Originally served in Japanese tea ceremony, Nerikiri can alsobe used to decorate cakes.

http://recipe.rakuten.com/recipe/Nerikiri-Christmas--Nerikiri-Artistic-Cake-Christmas-design-1000030301/

New Version of iOS App Is Out

And that means...Apple Watch! We are excited to announce that as of December 21st, OYSHEE is available on Apple Watch. 

Please go to App store to download the OYSHEE app onto your iOS device if you haven't done so yet, or install the updates if you already have one.

https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oyshee-japanese-easy-recipes/id1044180964

We'll have a special article on our Apple Watch app coming soon, so please stay tuned.

Have a wonderful winter holiday!!

iOS App Released on Nov 25th, 2015!

iOS App Released on Nov 25th, 2015!

Good morning! Weather is getting chiller in Tokyo as autumn transitions into winter, but we hope that you're doing well on this day.

We're delighted to announce the much-awaited news today for all iPhone uers out there: OYSHEE is now available on iOS!

With the iOS app joining our OYSHEE series, now you can view delicious Japanese recipes from any of the following devices:

• iPhone
• iPad
• Android phone
• Desktop/Laptop computer (major browsers)

Take a look at our iOS app:

How to Download OYSHEE on iPhone/iPad

1. On your personal device, go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/oyshee-japanese-easy-recipes/id1044180964

OR 

Open the App Store app, and type "oyshee" in the search bar.


2. Tap "GET" button.

Our Next Step

Here is a list things we are currently working on:

• Apple Watch app (as an update to our iOS app)
• Expanding our recipe selection
• Collaborating with other Rakuten businesses to increase our breadth of contents
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Please stay tuned for exciting updates! You can follow us on Facebook at: 
https://www.facebook.com/oysheeeasyrecipes/

Tsukimi: Enjoying Moon Viewing and Dango

Good afternoon from Tokyo! Were you able to see the Supermoon in your region?

It is said that the moon is the brightest and most beautiful in mid-autumn. To enjoy the beauty of the moon around this time of the year, in Japan, we hold a moon viewing event called "Tsukimi," a tradition brought in from ancient China.

How do Japanese people celebrate Tsukimi? Traditionally, people would admire the round, bright moon quietly, while offering dango (dumplings) and satoimo (taro potatoes) to the moon in an alter. 

To this day, many people still like to eat dango during the Tsukimi season. So here's an easy and delicious dango recipe that you can make at home!

Tofu Dango Dumpling, with two flavors

On a different note, we launched our official Facebook page last week! We are delighted to announce that in just one week, the number of "likes" on our Facebook page has exceeded 100. Thank you for your support!!

If you haven't seen our Facebook page yet, please take this opportunity to visit and "Like" our page. By doing so, you can stay up-to-date on our latest recipes, cooking tips, and much more!

Oyshee easy recipes - Official Facebook page

Oyshee Is Now Available on All Browsers!

I hope that this message finds you well. Thank you for supporting our Japanese recipe app Oyshee!

Web Version Released on Sept 15th, 2015!

Today I am writing to inform you of the big news: Oyshee, which was previously only available as an Android app, is now available on the web! Now you can view our Japanese recipes using any browser on your home computer, smartphone or tablet device. 

Check it out:
http://recipe.rakuten.com/

Even better news: With the release of its web version, Oyshee has expanded to include 4 additional features:

1. Based on popular demand, 4 additional categories have been created under  "Basic Japanese".

• Basic Japanese > Soba Noodles Recipes
• Basic Japanese > UDON Noodle Recipes
• Basic Japanese > JAPANESE CURRY Recipe
• Basic Japanese > WAGASHI Recipes

2. Under "Main Ingredients", 4 highly nutritious "Superfoods" and other common Japanese foods have been added for your easy search:

• Main Ingredients> MISO Recipes
• Main Ingredients> Shirataki Recipes
• Main Ingredients > Hijiki Seaweed Recipes
• Main Ingredients > EDAMAME Recipes
• Main Ingredients > MATCHA Recipes

3. "Ingredient Tips" page: Ingredients unique to Japanese cuisine and tips on using them in our recipes are now listed on a page. This information will come in handy when you are looking for the right item in the grocery shop!

http://recipe.rakuten.com/how-to/

 

4. We've become a Publisher on Yummly, the world's most powerful search engine. By clicking the "Yum" button on an Oyshee recipe, you can now save the recipes you love in your personal recipe box, and receive Yummly's recipe recommendations based on your taste!

More about Yummly:
http://www.yummly.com/how-it-works/

Our Next Step

Our iOS application will be released by the end of this year. Please stay tuned for further updates!