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PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Ichikara Farms - Rebuilding Snow Country with Soba
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March 09, 2020
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Ichikara Farms - Rebuilding Snow Country with Soba

The story of Ichikara Farms is one of...

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Toyokuniya - Phantom Soybeans
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March 08, 2020
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Toyokuniya - Family-Farmed "Phantom" Soybeans

Toyokuniya, located in Sagamihara City in Kanagawa Prefecture,...

Seaweed: Japan's Underwater Superfood
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February 06, 2020
Seaweed: Japan's Underwater Superfood

Seaweed has long been a staple food in...

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...

GIVEAWAY: Premium Matcha Bamboo Whisk and Scoop Set (2 Winners, US Only) - Kokoro Care Packages
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January 14, 2020
[CLOSED] GIVEAWAY: Premium Matcha Bamboo Whisk and Scoop Set (2 Winners, US Only)

To celebrate our upcoming Matcha-inspired February Nourishing Essentials Care Package, we've...

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...

PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Wassamu Seeds - Carving A Path For "Naked" Pumpkin Seeds - Kokoro Care Packages
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December 29, 2019
PRODUCER SPOTLIGHT: Wassamu Seeds - Carving A Path For "Naked" Pumpkin Seeds

Toru Hirasaki helped nurture the pumpkin industry in...