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Life Milestones in Japan: Coming of Age
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May 26, 2023
Life Milestones in Japan: Coming of Age

From birth through to old age, there are...

Tsukudani: A Pantry Favourite Since the Edo Period
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May 23, 2023
Tsukudani: A Pantry Favourite Since the Edo Period

Tsukudani is a sweet and salty traditional food...

Beat the summer heat with this fun treat: Kakigori - Japanese Shaved Ice
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May 19, 2023
Beat the summer heat with this fun treat: Kakigori - Japanese Shaved Ice

Kakigori, also known as "shaved ice," is a...

Shiroi Koibito: Hokkaido’s #1 Souvenir
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May 16, 2023
Shiroi Koibito: Hokkaido’s #1 Souvenir

The #1 go-to souvenir to bring back from...

Unique Food Vending Machines in Japan
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May 12, 2023
Unique Food Vending Machines in Japan

Seemingly decorating every alley in Japan and often adorned...

Japan's Influence on Hawaiin Food
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May 09, 2023
Japan's Influence on Hawaiian Food

Although Hawaii has its own distinct food and...

Types of Japanese Mustard: Karashi vs. Jigarashi
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May 05, 2023
Types of Japanese Mustard: Karashi vs. Jigarashi

Though they are both varieties of spicy Japanese mustard,...

The Different Varieties of Mochi
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May 05, 2023
The Different Varieties of Mochi

At its core, mochi is a combination of steamed...

Guide to Japanese Chopsticks: History and What Makes Them Unique
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May 02, 2023
Guide to Japanese Chopsticks: History and What Makes Them Unique

These are some of the traditions that give...

Fruit Daifuku: Japan's Instagram-Perfect Sweets
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April 28, 2023
Fruit Daifuku: Japan's Instagram-Perfect Sweets

You may have seen the iconic Japanese fruit...

GIVEAWAY: Japanese Premium Petty Knife from Japanese Knife Co.
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April 26, 2023
[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Japanese Premium Petty Knife from Japanese Knife Co.

Our friends at Japanese Knife Co. are offering you a...

Fukujinzuke: Japan's Lucky Pickle
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April 25, 2023
Fukujinzuke: Japan's Lucky Pickle

If you’ve ever had Japanese curry, you may...