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Sakurajima: Kagoshima's Active Volcano 
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March 21, 2023
Sakurajima: Kagoshima's Active Volcano 

Sakurajima is one of the most active stratovolcanos...

Travel Japan: 1-Day Itinerary for Yufu, Oita 
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March 17, 2023
Travel Japan: 1-Day Itinerary for Yufu, Oita 

Nestled in the forested mountains of Oita prefecture,...

A Tale of Two Petals: Plum Blossoms and Cherry Blossoms
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March 10, 2023
A Tale of Two Petals: Plum Blossoms and Cherry Blossoms

While both ume blossoms and sakura blossoms are beautiful and...

Guide to Japanese Chopsticks
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March 10, 2023
Guide to Japanese Chopsticks

Chopsticks are an essential tool used throughout East...

Shokuhin Sampuru: Japan's World of Model Food
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March 07, 2023
Shokuhin Sampuru: Japan's World of Model Food

Nowhere is the age-old adage "you eat with your...

Kanzuri: The Spicy Japanese Condiment 7 Years In The Making
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March 04, 2023
Kanzuri: The Spicy Japanese Condiment 7 Years In The Making

Originating from the snowy town of Myoko in...

Tempura: Japan's Battered and Deep Fried Food and How To Make It
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March 03, 2023
Tempura: Japan's Battered and Deep Fried Food and How To Make It

In the wide range of Japanese cuisine, there are...

The Wide Ranging World of Sushi
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February 28, 2023
The Wide Ranging World of Sushi

For many people, when they think of Japanese...

Nikiri Mirin: Alcohol-Free High-Quality Mirin from Japan
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February 25, 2023
Nikiri Mirin: Alcohol-Free High-Quality Mirin from Japan

Japanese cuisine is world renowned for its balanced,...

Japanese Cheesecake: Light, Fluffy and Heavenly
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February 24, 2023
Japanese Cheesecake: Light, Fluffy, and Heavenly

Rich and decadent, cheesecake is well-known for its sweet...

Kohakutou: All About Edible Japanese Crystals
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February 21, 2023
Kohakutou: All About Edible Japanese Crystals

If you are an avid social media user...

Japanese Chestnuts: Kuri or Maron?
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February 17, 2023
Japanese Chestnuts: Kuri or Maron?

It may come as a surprise that chestnuts...