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Beyond Barley: Exploring the Rise of Rice Beer and Its Sustainable Potential
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July 28, 2023
Beyond Barley: Exploring the Rise of Rice Beer and Its Sustainable Potential

While barley is still the dominant ingredient used...

Japanese Power Foods: Traditional Fermented and Pickled Foods
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July 25, 2023
Japanese Power Foods: What's The Difference Between Fermented and Pickled Foods?

As awareness of their nutritional value and potential...

The History of Sanrio: Meet Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody and more!
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July 21, 2023
The History of Sanrio: Meet Hello Kitty, Cinnamoroll, My Melody and more!

Since Hello Kitty's debut, Sanrio has introduced numerous...

Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952-2023): A Life of Musical Innovation
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July 14, 2023
Ryuichi Sakamoto (1952-2023): A Life of Musical Innovation

Ryuichi Sakamoto is remembered as one of the...

Urban Farming in Tokyo
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July 11, 2023
Urban Farming in Tokyo

Agriculture is probably not the first thing that...

A Guide to Strawberry Picking in Japan
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July 07, 2023
A Guide to Strawberry Picking in Japan

You may be surprised to see strawberries filling...

Kintsugi: The Japanese Tradition of Finding Beauty in Imperfections
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July 04, 2023
Kintsugi: The Japanese Tradition of Finding Beauty in Imperfections

Meaning “to join with gold” or “to repair with...

Fu: Japanese Wheat Gluten and Vegan Protein
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June 27, 2023
Fu: Japanese Wheat Gluten and Vegan Protein

For a product that can be found in...

10 Things You Can Cook In A Rice Cooker - Besides Rice
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June 23, 2023
10 Things You Can Cook In A Rice Cooker - Besides Rice

If you’re looking to utilize your rice cooker...

Kyushu: Regional Foods from Japan's Third Largest Island
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June 20, 2023
Kyushu: Regional Foods from Japan's Third Largest Island

Kyushu is an island with a rich history,...