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How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Green Tea
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February 22, 2022
How to Brew the Perfect Cup of Green Tea

The different types of green tea vary based...

Learn to cook Healthy Japanese Meals with YUCa's Online Cooking Class from Tokyo
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February 16, 2022
Learn to cook Healthy Japanese Meals with YUCa's Online Cooking Class

We've partnered with our friend Yuca from YUCa...

Nature’s blessings: Hokkaido’s food from land to sea
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December 26, 2021
Nature’s blessings: Hokkaido’s food from land to sea

Hokkaido, Japan’s northernmost main island, is blessed with...

Tips for Storing Rice
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December 14, 2021
Tips for Storing Rice

While many of us might believe that the...

How to Avoid and Spot High Fructose Corn Syrup in Japanese Food
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November 12, 2021
How to Avoid and Spot High Fructose Corn Syrup in Japanese Food

High fructose corn syrup is one of the...

Wagashi: The Artful Elegance of Japanese Sweets - Kokoro Care Packages
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November 09, 2021
Wagashi: The Artful Elegance of Japanese Sweets

Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, combine fresh, seasonal ingredients...

Traditional Japanese Ingredients
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November 09, 2021
Traditional Japanese Ingredients: Food for a Long Life

One reason the traditional Japanese diet is thought to...

The Many Varieties of Japanese Flour
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November 05, 2021
The Many Varieties of Japanese Flour

Although baked goods aren’t the first product you...

Japanese Sugars
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November 02, 2021
Japanese Sugars: A Foundation of Flavor

From sushi rice to stews, sauces, pickles, and...

Japanese vs Western Mayonnaise
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October 26, 2021
Japanese vs Western Mayonnaise - A World of Difference

As you start to learn about Japanese cuisine...

 Japanese Ice Cream
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October 22, 2021
11 of the Most Unique Flavors of Japanese Ice Cream

Soft serve ice cream is big in Japan...