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Fu: Japanese Wheat Gluten and Vegan Protein
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June 27, 2023
Fu: Japanese Wheat Gluten and Vegan Protein

For a product that can be found in...

10 Things You Can Cook In A Rice Cooker - Besides Rice
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June 23, 2023
10 Things You Can Cook In A Rice Cooker - Besides Rice

If you’re looking to utilize your rice cooker...

Kyushu: Regional Foods from Japan's Third Largest Island
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June 20, 2023
Kyushu: Regional Foods from Japan's Third Largest Island

Kyushu is an island with a rich history,...

Tsukudani: A Pantry Favourite Since the Edo Period
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May 23, 2023
Tsukudani: A Pantry Favourite Since the Edo Period

Tsukudani is a sweet and salty traditional food...

Shiroi Koibito: Hokkaido’s #1 Souvenir
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May 16, 2023
Shiroi Koibito: Hokkaido’s #1 Souvenir

The #1 go-to souvenir to bring back from...

Unique Food Vending Machines in Japan
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May 12, 2023
Unique Food Vending Machines in Japan

Seemingly decorating every alley in Japan and often adorned...

Japan's Influence on Hawaiin Food
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May 09, 2023
Japan's Influence on Hawaiian Food

Although Hawaii has its own distinct food and...

Types of Japanese Mustard: Karashi vs. Jigarashi
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May 05, 2023
Types of Japanese Mustard: Karashi vs. Jigarashi

Though they are both varieties of spicy Japanese mustard,...

The Different Varieties of Mochi
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May 05, 2023
The Different Varieties of Mochi

At its core, mochi is a combination of steamed...

Fruit Daifuku: Japan's Instagram-Perfect Sweets
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April 28, 2023
Fruit Daifuku: Japan's Instagram-Perfect Sweets

You may have seen the iconic Japanese fruit...