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Japanese Meal

Japanese cuisine — notable for its simplicity of flavors — still does. “Our food is understated, simple. Our idea of sophisticated is …

Wagashi

Wagashi is a traditional Japanese confectionery typically made from seasonal plant ingredients such as azuki bean, pumpkin and sweet potatoes.  Since …

Hijiki

Hijiki is a wild sea vegetable that is an important ingredient for Japanese cuisine.  It is a good source of fiber, calcium, and iron. The main …

Otoshi buta

Otoshi buta is a Japanese “drop lid” typically made from wood, although nowadays silicon, plastic, and other materials are also used.  “Drop lid” …

Doyo no Ushino Hi – Unagi Day –

Today is a Eel Day in Japan.  It is the day you eat unagi to boost your endurance to get through a very hot summer since people believe unagi is a …

Japanese B-kyu Gourmet Culture Trend

In last decade, there is a B-kyu gourmet culture trend in Japan.  It is a food culture of people who  want to find unique, but not yet …

One Good Sake

Recently I had a very good sake which friends brought to dinner at my place.  After I found out how special this sake was, I became to like it even …

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