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Katakana: Spotting Western Foods Written in Japanese - Kokoro Care Packages
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December 21, 2021
Katakana: Spotting Western Foods Written in Japanese

Katakana is generally used for foreign names and...

Way to use rice water
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December 17, 2021
What is Rice Water and How Can We Use It?

“Rice water” is the leftover water from rinsing...

Japanese Gift-Giving Culture for Everyday Life
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November 26, 2021
Japanese Gift-Giving Culture for Everyday Life

Gift-giving is one of the most historically preserved...

Essential Japanese Phrases for Eating
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October 29, 2021
Essential Japanese Phrases for Eating

Food etiquette is an essential part of Japanese culture...

Becoming a Sushi Chef
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September 28, 2021
Becoming a Sushi Chef: Mastering the Craft

The decision to commit one’s life to a...

Onomatopoeias and Food
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September 17, 2021
Japanese Onomatopoeias: Words That Sound As Good As They Taste

From expressing one’s mood to describing the way...

SIX ITEMS YOU WILL FIND IN A JAPANESE KITCHEN
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September 10, 2021
Six Items You'll Find in a Japanese Kitchen

Along with having the right ingredients, using the proper...

Momoe Zen eating
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May 31, 2021
Zen & Mindful Eating: The Richness That Comes From Empty Spaces

Momoe Nishimura, founder of Zen Eating share her meditative eating practices...

Okinawan Food Culture
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May 05, 2021
Okinawan Food Culture: From Hospitality to Well-Being

Okinawa, a tropical island far away from mainland...