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PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: JA East Tokushima - Supporting Japan's Local Farmers - Kokoro Care Packages
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July 27, 2019
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: JA East Tokushima - Supporting Japan's Local Farmers

JA East Tokushima is located on the eastern side...

The Rule of Five: Seasonal Buddhist Meals That Satisfy Our Five Tastes
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July 22, 2019
The Rule of Five: Seasonal Buddhist Meals That Satisfy Our Five Tastes

The “rule of five”, satisfying all five tastes...

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Ikumi Village - Unique Teas Harvested In Nature's Seasonal Cycles - Kokoro Care Packages
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July 19, 2019
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Ikumi Village - Unique Teas Harvested In Nature's Seasonal Cycles

Ikumi Village is located in the green mountainous region of...

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Hapa Cooks - A mother's influence turns into a daughter's passion - Kokoro Care Packages
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July 08, 2019
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Hapa Cooks - A mother's influence turns into a daughter's passion

Hapa Cooks - A mother's influence turns into...

Japanese Tanabata Festival
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July 03, 2019
Get Ready For The Japanese Tanabata Festival!

One of the most popular summer festivals, Tanabata...

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Goya Company - Delivering Smiles Through Ishigaki Island's Taste And Music - Kokoro Care Packages
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July 01, 2019
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Goya Company - Delivering Smiles Through Ishigaki Island's Taste And Music

Goya Company was founded by Makoto Iramina, a musician and entrepreneur...

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Pengin Shokudo - Blending Cultures and Local Island Flavors - Kokoro Care Packages
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June 24, 2019
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Pengin Shokudo - Blending Cultures and Local Island Flavors

Born worlds apart, Gyoho and Airi were brought...

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Yuzurikko - Preserving pesticide-free yuzu in Tokushima - Kokoro Care Packages
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June 13, 2019
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Yuzurikko - Preserving pesticide-free yuzu in Tokushima

Yuzurikko was founded by Sumie Misawa, a 66-year-old lady...

GIVEAWAY: Japanese Superfoods Cookbook by Yoshiko Takeuchi (Cooking with Yoshiko) - Kokoro Care Packages
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May 31, 2019
[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Japanese Superfoods Cookbook by Yoshiko Takeuchi (Cooking with Yoshiko)

We've partnered with Yoshiko Takeuchi of Cooking with...

The Curious Case of Wasabi: Internationally Known Condiment Very Few Have Actually Tried
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May 27, 2019
The Curious Case of Wasabi: Internationally Known Condiment Very Few Have Actually Tried

Think you've tried wasabi? Think again! You may be...

Japanese food: Natto from Japan
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May 02, 2019
Natto: Fermented, Smelly, Sticky, Delicious & Healthy

For those familiar with the sticky, stringy, delicious...

COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Stylish and Scrumptious: Lilly Lampe - Brooklyn Fashion Designer Takes The Stage With A Japanese Punch Cake - Kokoro Care Packages
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April 24, 2019
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT: Stylish and Scrumptious: Lilly Lampe - Brooklyn Fashion Designer Takes The Stage With A Japanese Punch Cake

Lilly Lampe gets creative and competitive with a stylish...