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Japan’s Mascot Culture: What are Yuru-kyara and why are they everywhere in Japan?
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April 21, 2024
Food From Netflix's The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (Episode 4)

Episode 4 of The Makanai, “Wish”, is a...

Food From Netflix's The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (Episode 3)
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April 18, 2024
Food From Netflix's The Makanai: Cooking for the Maiko House (Episode 3)

Episode 3 of Makanai, titled "Taboo," immerses viewers...

Shoganai: Accepting Fate
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April 16, 2024
Shoganai: Accepting Fate

You arrive at your favorite ramen shop to...

Gotochi Postcards: Love Letters to Japan’s Localities
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April 14, 2024
Gotochi Postcards: Love Letters to Japan’s Localities

Japan's unique regional postcards known as "gotochi" are...

Fuyu vs. Hachiya Persimmons
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April 01, 2024
Fuyu vs. Hachiya Persimmons

Explore the delightful world of Japanese persimmons, from...

Diving into 2024 with Daruma: New Year’s Goal Setting in Japan
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March 29, 2024
Diving into 2024 with Daruma: New Year’s Goal Setting in Japan

Daruma, or papaer mâché wishing dolls, are symbolic tools...

Mibu No Hana Taue – Hiroshima’s UNESCO-Recognized Rice Planting Ritual
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March 27, 2024
Mibu No Hana Taue – Hiroshima’s UNESCO-Recognized Rice Planting Ritual

Kitahiroshima, a town about 40km north of the...

Ozoni: Mochi Soup for a Soup-er Luck in the New Year
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March 25, 2024
Ozoni: Mochi Soup for Soup-er Luck in the New Year

Ozoni is a traditional Japanese mochi soup eaten...

Kinako Chronicles: A Tale of Soybeans and Sweets
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March 22, 2024
Kinako Chronicles: A Tale of Soybeans and Sweets

Discover the delicious versatility of kinako, a staple...

Momiji Manju: A Taste of Japanese Autumn
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March 22, 2024
Momiji Manju: A Taste of Japanese Autumn

Discover Japan's autumnal charm through its colorful foliage...

The History of Tempura
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March 20, 2024
The History of Tempura

Tempura, a beloved staple of Japanese cuisine with...

Oyaki: Nutrition-Packed and Vegetarian-Friendly Dumpling Delights
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March 18, 2024
Oyaki: Nutrition-Packed and Vegetarian-Friendly Dumpling Delights

Discover the versatility of oyaki, a vegetarian-friendly Japanese...