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Izakaya: Japanese Pubs Serving Food, Drinks and Laughter
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January 08, 2022
Izakaya: Japanese Pubs Serving Food, Drinks and Laughter

Reddish orange lanterns glow softly in the dark...

Miwa's Japanese Cooking E-Cookbook Giveaway
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January 06, 2022
Miwa's Japanese Cooking E-Cookbook Giveaway [CLOSED]

We’ve partnered with our friend Miwa’s Japanese Cooking to offer...

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...

Katakana: Spotting Western Foods Written in Japanese - Kokoro Care Packages
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December 21, 2021
Katakana: Spotting Western Foods Written in Japanese

Katakana is generally used for foreign names and...

Way to use rice water
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December 17, 2021
What is Rice Water and How Can We Use It?

“Rice water” is the leftover water from rinsing...

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

While many of us might believe that the...

Japanese Gift-Giving Culture for Everyday Life
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November 26, 2021
Japanese Gift-Giving Culture for Everyday Life

Gift-giving is one of the most historically preserved...

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...