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Hokkaido Winter Experience and Snow Festival
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June 16, 2023
Hokkaido Winter Experience and Snow Festival

I got my first real foray with snow this...

Yakiniku vs Sukiyaki: What Are The Differences Between These Japanese Dishes?
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June 06, 2023
Yakiniku vs Sukiyaki: What Are The Differences Between These Japanese Dishes?

While there are many iconic and famous Japanese...

Life Milestones in Japan: The Golden Years
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June 02, 2023
Life Milestones in Japan: The Golden Years

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

Wedding Anniversaries in Japan
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May 30, 2023
Wedding Anniversaries in Japan

Japanese weddings are unique in many ways. From...

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...