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Archive for the ‘ Foods ’ Category

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  Eat kakigori to get through the summer! An indispensable item at summer festivals

  When muggy summers come in Japan, we tend to feel like eating kakigori. Kakigori is a shaved ice dessert, or …
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  Tempura : This crunchy dish is everyone’s favorite!

  Have you ever eaten "tempura," one of the most popular dishes in Japan? Many people may like its crunchy text…
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  Uobei in Shibuya : Modern revolving sushi! Fresh fish, fresh sushi at an economical price!

  The Sushi bar "Uobei" is located at Dogenzaka in the Shibuya area of Tokyo. They serve sushi made of fresh ri…
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  Bento ｜ What is this global bento boom?

  There's one piece of Japanese culture that is causing a huge stir in Europe right now. Can you guess what it i…
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  Natto | A unique odor but a delicious pairing with rice!

  The white rice is the staple food of Japanese. Natto is a side dish which the Japanese find an indispensable …
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  Sake / Nihonshu | Unique ways to savor Japan’s national liquor

  Each country has a unique locally-brewed liquor: Russia has vodka, Germany has beer, France has wine. Then …
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  Obanzai, a side dish of Kyoto.

  Have you heard the word "Obanzai?" It is the word that isn't mentioned too often in most parts of Japan, but …
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  Okonomiyaki is simple and delicious! The dish which is loved by all

  In late years fast food restaurants have increased in Japan. The appeal of fast food is that it is quick and …
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  Soba: Why do the Japanese make noise when eating pasta?

  When Japanese eat noodles, they traditionally make a loud sucking noise as if inhaling air with the noodles. T…
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  WASABI | The appeal of this spicy condiment

  Sushi, sashimi, soba ... wasabi is a necessary accompaniment to these foods. In fact, wasabi is indispensable…