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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...

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...