Hiroki Hayami

Hiroki Hayami is a staff reporter of the Sankei Shimbun.

recipe spaghetti napolitan

RECIPE | Spaghetti Napolitan: Japan's Favorite Retro Comfort Food

JAPAN Forward March 4, 2026

This dish transforms ketchup into a tangy, deeply savory sauce that pairs with smoky...

summer vegetable agebitashi

Summer Colors on a Plate: Chilled Vegetable Agebitashi — Recipe

Hiroki Hayami September 11, 2025

Beat the heat with chilled agebitashi: lightly fried colorful summer vegetables marinated in umami-packed...