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Nuts about Jimami Tofu: The Low Down on Okinawa’s Unique Tofu
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March 05, 2024
Nuts about Jimami Tofu: The Low Down on Okinawa’s Unique Tofu

Unlike regular tofu, which is made from soybeans,...

Acerola: A Little Fruit That Packs a Big Punch
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February 29, 2024
Acerola: A Little Fruit That Packs a Big Punch

Acerola, a small cherry-like fruit with a sweet...

Ramune: Japan's Iconic Marble Soda
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February 27, 2024
Ramune: Japan's Iconic Marble Soda

Ramune, derived from the word "Lemonade," originated as...

Bamboo Shoots in Japanese Cooking: Takenoko vs. Menma
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February 23, 2024
Bamboo Shoots in Japanese Cooking: Takenoko vs. Menma

Bamboo shoot, known as takenoko (literally “bamboo’s child”),...

All about Castella – Nagasaki’s Traditional Cake with European Influences
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February 21, 2024
All about Castella – Nagasaki’s Traditional Cake with European Influences

Not just any ordinary sponge cake, nagasaki castella cakes are a...

Amendoro “Honey” - A Sweet Potato Syrup with a Healthy Kick
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February 19, 2024
Amendoro “Honey” - A Sweet Potato Syrup with a Healthy Kick

Amendoro is a sweet potato syrup that originates...

Festivals of Glowing Lights: Japan's Firefly Festivals
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February 14, 2024
Festivals of Glowing Lights: Japan's Firefly Festivals

Japan's Firefly Festivals are nights of peaceful and...

The History of Pocky : A Snack with a Snap
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December 01, 2023
The History of Pocky : A Snack with a Snap

When it comes to Japanese sweets, there are...

The Seasonal Flowers of Japan
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December 01, 2023
The Seasonal Flowers of Japan

Japan is home to dramatic displays of seasonal flowers all...