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Mizudashi: The Art of Japanese Cold Brew
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July 22, 2022
Mizudashi: The Art of Japanese Cold Brew

Mizudashi is the Japanese technique of extracting flavors using cold...

Konnyaku: A Superfood To Be Proud Of!
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July 19, 2022
Konnyaku: A Superfood To Be Proud Of!

Konnyaku is considered a superfood in Japan. It's very convenient...

Guide to Japanese Cocktails
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July 15, 2022
Guide to Japanese Cocktails

Given the rich history of the Japanese nihonshu...

Guide to Traditional and Regional Japanese Vegetables
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July 12, 2022
Guide to Traditional and Regional Japanese Vegetables

Recently in Japan, there has been a growing...

Negi: Is it a spring onion, green onion, scallion or leek?
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July 08, 2022
Negi: Is it a spring onion, green onion, scallion or leek?

Japan boasts a wide variety of domestic vegetable, however, some...

Awamori: Okinawa’s Regional Alcohol is Japan's Oldest Liquor
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July 05, 2022
Awamori: Okinawa’s Regional Alcohol is Japan's Oldest Liquor

Okinawa’s most famous alcohol, next to habu-shu, is...

Local foods and Regional Dishes of Kagoshima
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July 01, 2022
Local foods and Regional Dishes of Kagoshima

Kagoshima prefecture is located in the very south...

Storing Nori (Seaweed) – Tips and Tricks
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June 28, 2022
Storing Nori (Seaweed) – Tips and Tricks

Nori is quite simply an edible seaweed. In...

Purple Potatoes: Ube vs Taro vs Beni Imo
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June 25, 2022
Which is Actually a Purple Potato? Ube vs Taro vs Beni Imo

Delicious, healthy and sweet, purple potatoes have become increasingly popular...

Sweet Potato Varieties of Japan
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June 24, 2022
Sweet Potato Varieties of Japan

One might not think of sweet potatoes when...