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3 Delicious Japanese Pumpkin Kabocha Dishes
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January 13, 2023
3 Delicious Japanese Pumpkin Kabocha Dishes

Kabocha, commonly known as "Japanese pumpkin" in English,...

Shiso: Japanese Perilla Leaf - What It Is, How It's Used and Where To Buy
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January 10, 2023
Shiso: Japanese Perilla Leaf - What It Is, How It's Used and Where To Buy

You may have seen a spade-shaped leaf adorning Japanese dishes from time-to-time....

Travel to Japan: One Day Itinerary for Aoshima, Miyazaki 
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January 06, 2023
Travel to Japan: One Day Itinerary for Aoshima, Miyazaki 

Located on the eastern coast of Miyazaki prefecture,...

Gachapon: Japan’s Capsule Toy Obsession 
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December 30, 2022
Gachapon: Japan’s Capsule Toy Obsession 

Gachapon, or capsule toy machines, can be spotted...

Popular Surf Spots in Japan
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December 27, 2022
Popular Surf Spots in Japan

While Japan may not immediately jump to mind...

Harvesting Sea Salt: How Salt Is Made In Japan
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December 20, 2022
Harvesting Sea Salt: How Salt Is Made In Japan

An essential mineral for the human body, most...

How to care for a Japanese Knife
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December 16, 2022
How to care for a Japanese Knife

As a good chef knife is perhaps the...

Guide to the Japan Alps and a Dive into the Regional Foods of Nagano
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December 15, 2022
Guide to the Japan Alps and the Regional Foods of Nagano

Snow-capped mountains and alpine trees in winter. Colorful...

Kaki: Japanese Persimmon and How To Make Hosigaki (Dried Persimmon)
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December 13, 2022
Kaki: Japanese Persimmon and How To Make Hosigaki (Dried Persimmon)

As fall approaches so do the seasonal persimmon...