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Shiso: Japanese Perilla Leaf - What It Is, How It's Used and Where To Buy
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January 10, 2023
Shiso: Japanese Perilla Leaf - What It Is, How It's Used and Where To Buy

You may have seen a spade-shaped leaf adorning Japanese dishes from time-to-time....

Harvesting Sea Salt: How Salt Is Made In Japan
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December 20, 2022
Harvesting Sea Salt: How Salt Is Made In Japan

An essential mineral for the human body, most...

How to care for a Japanese Knife
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December 16, 2022
How to care for a Japanese Knife

As a good chef knife is perhaps the...

Guide to the Japan Alps and a Dive into the Regional Foods of Nagano
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December 15, 2022
Guide to the Japan Alps and the Regional Foods of Nagano

Snow-capped mountains and alpine trees in winter. Colorful...

Kaki: Japanese Persimmon and How To Make Hosigaki (Dried Persimmon)
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December 13, 2022
Kaki: Japanese Persimmon and How To Make Hosigaki (Dried Persimmon)

As fall approaches so do the seasonal persimmon...

Shiitake Mushrooms: The Difference Between Donko and Koshin
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December 09, 2022
Shiitake Mushrooms: The Difference Between Donko and Koshin

Dried mushrooms are often overlooked as a pantry staple,...

The Ultimate Guide to Udon Noodles
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November 29, 2022
The Ultimate Guide to Udon Noodles

Although not as popular as ramen, udon is...

Types of Rice: Long Grain, Medium Grain and Short Grain
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November 25, 2022
Types of Rice: Long Grain, Medium Grain, and Short Grain

Rice can be broadly classified into three different categories:...