The company came up with a cake modeled after “unaju” (grilled eel on rice) to mark the midsummer day of the ox that falls on July 24 and Aug. 5 this year. The offering is made with Western ...

As the size fits nicely in a "unaju" unagi box and is just right for a single serving, eel farmers have shipped mainly this size. In recent years, however, the price has skyrocketed due to poor ...

This story appears in the September 2010 issue of National Geographic magazine. As a kid, I encountered eels more often in crossword puzzles or Scrabble (a good way to unload e's) than in the ...

A tangy aroma, which is the result of a sauce specially created under his direction, rises from the staple unaju (unagi served over rice in a lacquered bento box; from ¥2,200), as well as from ...

For those seeking a truly indulgent experience, the Unaju Bento is the epitome of luxury. It features grilled eel, or unaju, glazed with a teriyaki sauce. This premium bento box showcases YUMI’s ...

A tangy aroma, which is the result of a sauce specially created under his direction, rises from the staple unaju (unagi served over rice in a lacquered bento box; from ¥2,200), as well as from ...