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Jōmon Culture: The Diet of an Ancient Civilization in Japan
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January 03, 2023
Jōmon Culture: The Diet of an Ancient Civilization in Japan

From around the middle of the 11th century...

Gachapon: Japan’s Capsule Toy Obsession 
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December 30, 2022
Gachapon: Japan’s Capsule Toy Obsession 

Gachapon, or capsule toy machines, can be spotted...

Popular Surf Spots in Japan
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December 27, 2022
Popular Surf Spots in Japan

While Japan may not immediately jump to mind...

Japanese Engage Foods: Easy To Swallow Foods For An Aging Population
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December 23, 2022
Japanese Engay Foods: Easy-To-Swallow Foods For An Aging Population

Did you know that some foods like mochi...

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 Hoshigaki (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,...

How Japan Celebrates Christmas 
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December 07, 2022
How Japan Celebrates Christmas 

Though less than 1% of Japan’s population is...

Unique Japanese Convenience Store Foods
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December 06, 2022
Unique Japanese Convenience Store Foods

Japanese convenience stores, or konbini for short, are...

How to Celebrate Japanese New Year: Oshogatsu, Traditions and Customs
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December 02, 2022
How to Celebrate Japanese New Year: Oshogatsu, Traditions and Customs

Oshogatsu (お正月) is the Japanese New Year and...