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From Farm to Table and Rice to Peanuts: Experience Two Traditional Farming Techniques in Japan
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April 12, 2023
From Farm to Table and Rice to Peanuts: Experience Two Traditional Farming Techniques in Japan

Many Japanese food items are produced through farming...

Traditional Japanese Tea Time Snacks
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April 11, 2023
Traditional Japanese Tea Time Snacks

A pastime that has been around for millennia,...

Furoshiki: Japan’s Sustainable Wrapping Method
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April 07, 2023
Furoshiki: Japan’s Sustainable Wrapping Method

Furoshiki is a type of traditional Japanese wrapping...

Reading Labels in Japan: Labels for Fresh Food
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April 04, 2023
Reading Labels in Japan: Labels for Fresh Food

Reading nutrition labels is always a challenge, especially...

Nama Chocolate: Japan's Silky Smooth Chocolate Treat
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April 04, 2023
Nama Chocolate: Japan's Silky Smooth Chocolate Treat

Similar to ganache, nama chocolate is a type...

Japanese Oysters: Milk of the Sea
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March 31, 2023
Japanese Oysters: Milk of the Sea

Oysters come into the market around November and...

Taiyaki: Japan's Popular Fish-Shaped Cake Treat
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March 28, 2023
Taiyaki: Japan's Popular Fish-Shaped Cake Treat

Taiyaki is a traditional Japanese sweet that has...

Guide to Yakiniku: Japanese BBQ
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March 24, 2023
Guide to Yakiniku: Japanese BBQ

Yakiniku, also known as Japanese barbecue, is a...

Sakurajima: Kagoshima's Active Volcano 
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March 21, 2023
Sakurajima: Kagoshima's Active Volcano 

Sakurajima is one of the most active stratovolcanos...

Travel Japan: 1-Day Itinerary for Yufu, Oita 
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March 17, 2023
Travel Japan: 1-Day Itinerary for Yufu, Oita 

Nestled in the forested mountains of Oita prefecture,...

A Tale of Two Petals: Plum Blossoms and Cherry Blossoms
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March 10, 2023
A Tale of Two Petals: Plum Blossoms and Cherry Blossoms

While both ume blossoms and sakura blossoms are beautiful and...

Guide to Japanese Chopsticks
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March 10, 2023
Guide to Japanese Chopsticks

Chopsticks are an essential tool used throughout East...