Editorial policy
Sekai Gohan’s basic approach
Sekai Gohan is a recipe magazine that introduces home cooking and regional dishes from around the world, organized into a form that is easy to make in Japanese homes. Rather than simply translating, we edit while checking the availability of ingredients, home cooking equipment and how faithfully the flavor can be reproduced.
In our articles, we state as clearly as possible the background of the dish, the main ingredients, the cooking steps, substitutes available in Japan, and notes on storage and how to eat it.
Research and localization
When creating a recipe, we check culinary materials from each country, local recipes and publicly available information on food culture, and consider whether ingredients can be replaced with ones that are easy to obtain at Japanese supermarkets or by mail order.
Where the local method differs from what can be reproduced in Japan, we explain the reason in the article, and our policy is not to omit elements that significantly affect flavor or texture.
Order of priority for sources
- Primary information from government agencies, universities, food-safety agencies, food-culture organizations and similar bodies
- Local cooks, cookbooks, regional media, and long-running local recipe sites
- Supplementary materials in English and Japanese, used to verify facts and check variations in spelling and naming
Rather than simply listing reference links at the end, we organize them so that it is clear from the article “which decision each piece of information was used for.”
Images and nutrition information
Article images use real photographs, images created by the editorial team and generated images, chosen according to purpose. For images that affect understanding of the dish or the steps, we prioritize consistency with the text and avoiding misunderstanding by readers.
When we use generated images or images created by the editorial team, we also check that the ingredients, plating, steps and cooking equipment do not contradict the text. We do not use images that could mislead readers about the name of the dish or the regional culture.
Nutrition information is an estimate. It varies with the type and amount of ingredients and the moisture content after cooking, so please do not use it for strict medical or nutritional-management decisions.
Editorial standards for product links
Product links focus on specialty seasonings, spices, beans and grains, and dedicated tools that readers tend to find confusing when recreating a dish. As a rule, we do not show product cards for items that are easy to buy at nearby stores, such as fresh foods, common vegetables, and ordinary meat and fish.
We select products that correspond to the ingredients and shopping notes in the article. The fact that these are advertisements is stated in our Affiliate policy.
Updates and corrections
We update information on ingredient availability, product links, cooking steps and explanations of cultural background as necessary. If you find an error or have additional information, please let us know through the contact page.