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Etiquette rules on how to eat sushi, ramen and other Japanese food in Japan
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March 30, 2020
Food Etiquette in Japan: How to Properly Enjoy Sushi, Ramen and Bento

Food and etiquette are an important part of Japanese culture...

Japanese soy sauce
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March 29, 2020
Soy Sauce vs Shoyu vs Tamari: Know the Difference?

Soy sauce is Japan's most popular sauce, adding...

Chopsticks Etiquette for Perfect Japanese Table Manners
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March 24, 2020
Chopsticks Etiquette for Perfect Japanese Table Manners

Whether you are planing a trip to Japan...

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Toyokuniya - Phantom Soybeans
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March 08, 2020
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Toyokuniya - Family-Farmed "Phantom" Soybeans

Toyokuniya, located in Sagamihara City in Kanagawa Prefecture,...

Seaweed: Japan's Underwater Superfood
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February 06, 2020
Seaweed: Japan's Underwater Superfood

Seaweed has long been a staple food in...

Shichimi: The Seven Spice Blend of Japan
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February 03, 2020
Shichimi: The Seven Spice Blend of Japan

Shichimi togarashi, or simply shichimi, means “seven-flavor chili...

 Too “Matcha” Fun: Sampling Matcha in Different Forms - Kokoro Care Packages
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January 17, 2020
 Too “Matcha” Fun: Sampling Matcha in Different Forms

The way you enjoy your matcha is up...

GIVEAWAY: Premium Matcha Bamboo Whisk and Scoop Set (2 Winners, US Only) - Kokoro Care Packages
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January 14, 2020
[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Premium Matcha Bamboo Whisk and Scoop Set (2 Winners, US Only)

To celebrate our upcoming Matcha-inspired February Nourishing Essentials Care Package, we've...