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Japanese Comfort Food
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April 16, 2020
Japanese Comfort Food: Food of the Heart, Food of the Home

As is the case with many things in...

The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Noodles
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March 30, 2020
The Ultimate Guide to Japanese Noodles

Noodles have a rich history in Japan and...

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...

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...

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Yamamasa Koyamaen - The Ancient Artistry of Uji Matcha - Kokoro Care Packages
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January 27, 2020
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Yamamasa Koyamaen - The Ancient Artistry of Uji Matcha

Founded as a tea farm in the Edo...

Everything You Need to Know about Health Benefit of Matcha: 6 Reasons Why Matcha is Healthy - Kokoro Care Packages
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January 22, 2020
Everything You Need to Know about Health Benefit of Matcha: 6 Reasons Why Matcha is Healthy

Matcha is made from the entire leaf of the...

 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...

Matcha vs Sencha vs Green Tea: What are the Differences? - Kokoro Care Packages
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January 10, 2020
Matcha vs Sencha vs Green Tea: What are the Differences?

You've likely heard of matcha and sencha and...

Dashi: The Essence of Japanese Cuisine
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January 05, 2020
Dashi: The Essence of Japanese Cuisine

The ubiquity of dashi (だし, 出汁) in Japanese cuisine goes to show...

A Long, Thin Life in Japanese Noodles
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December 30, 2019
Hosoku Nagaku: A Long, Thin Life in Japanese Noodles

Japan has many New Year’s traditions involving food...