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One Day as a Scallop Farmer: The Good, The Smelly and The Yummy! - Kokoro Care Packages
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December 26, 2019
One Day as a Scallop Farmer: The Good, The Smelly and The Yummy!

I have no experience doing anything with scallops...

Shio Koji: The Secret Weapon In Japanese Cuisine
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December 19, 2019
Shio Koji: The Secret Weapon In Japanese Cuisine Is Simple, Versatile and Alive!

Kōji is the powerful little microbe responsible for...

Washoku: Japanese Cuisine
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December 02, 2019
Washoku: Japanese Cuisine

Washoku is Japan’s unique culinary identity and traditionally...

Sansai in Japan: A Taste of the Mountains, a Taste of the Seasons
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October 11, 2019
Sansai in Japan: A Taste of the Mountains, A Taste of the Seasons

Among the celebrated seasonal produce, however, a long...

Yuzu
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September 22, 2019
Yuzu (柚子): Sweet, Tart and Perfectly Imperfect - Japan's Most Popular Citrus Fruit

Of the over 40 varieties of citrus fruit available in Japan...

More Than a Side Dish: A Brief Look at Rice in Japan
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September 04, 2019
More Than a Side Dish: A Brief Look at Rice in Japan

One of the most essential parts of Japanese...

Unboxing the Complicated History of the Bento
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August 15, 2019
Luxury to Convenience and Back Again: Unboxing the Complicated History of the Bento

When mentioning the topic of Japanese food there...

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...

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...

Umami flavors
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April 21, 2019
Umami: The Fifth Taste

Have you ever felt like you were missing...

Japanese Food: Lighter Fare for Spring Weather
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April 09, 2019
Japanese Food: Lighter Fare for Spring Weather

With the changing of seasons, there is also...