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Platter of sliced fruit including apples, bananas, grapes, oranges, and melon.
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May 02, 2025
Japanese Fruit for All Seasons and Regions

While social media might have you believe that...

Kamaboko, fishcakes, come in wide variety of shapes, colors, and flavors and have been a staple in Japanese cuisine for many years.
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April 21, 2025
Ingredient Spotlight: Kamaboko Fish Cakes

Foreign yet familar, kamaboko (Japanese fish cakes) appear...

Explore Okinawa's uniquely American-inspired fusion foods, like taco rice, and learn more about the blending of culinary cultures!
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April 21, 2025
Okinawa and Americana: Exploring the Island's Fusion Foods

Given the long history of US military presence...

Exploring Osaka's Kitchen with Food Curator Yoko
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March 19, 2025
Exploring Osaka's Kitchen with Japanese Food Curator, Yoko

We've partnered with the wonderful team over at...

Kishimen, a Nagoya specialty noodle soup dish
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March 07, 2025
7 Unique Eats to Try When Visiting Nagoya

Visiting Nagoya? Here are some of the must-try...

Bento box featuring decoratively cut vegetables
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March 07, 2025
Mukimono and Kazarigiri: The Delicate Art of Decorative Food Cutting

In traditional Japanese cuisine the beauty is often...

Goya, also known as bitter melon, is a popular longevity food in Okinawa despite its odd bumpy appearance.
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February 25, 2025
Goya: Bitter Melon

Bitter melon, also known as goya or nigauri...

Woman shopping in Japanese grocery store looks at a bottle of salad dressing
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February 25, 2025
Shop the Shelves: Sensational Salad Dressings

One of the most unexpectedly exciting aisles of...

Japan's Growing Alternative Protein Scene
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February 24, 2025
Japan's Growing Alternative Protein Scene

Bolstered by the 2020 Olympics and a long-standing...

Yoshoku: Western Favorites With Japanese Flavors
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January 24, 2025
Yoshoku: Western Favorites With Japanese Flavors

Yoshoku, one of Japan's staple fusion food groups,...

Canned Coffee in Japan: From Innovation to Cultural Icon
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January 24, 2025
Canned Coffee in Japan: From Innovation to Cultural Icon

Canned coffee drinks can be found in vending...

Gift Fruit Culture: The Story Behind Japan’s Luxury Produce
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January 22, 2025
Gift Fruit Culture: The Story Behind Japan’s Luxury Produce

Walking through the produce section of a grocery...