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Remote Island in Okayama Pref. Prepares to Attract Foreign Tourists with New Locally Sourced Sushi Menu
A council to promote the revitalization of Kitagi Island in Kasaoka, Okayama Prefecture, is working ...
February 4, 2024
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Essence of Japanese Food Strikes Chord with Foreign Chefs; Washoku Celebrates 10 Years on UNESCO List
More than 10 years have passed since washoku — Japanese cuisine — was registered as a UNESCO intangi...
January 28, 2024
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Casual Dining of “Gibier”, or Deer and Wild Boar Meat Is on the Rise
“Gibier” cuisine featuring meat from wild animals, such as deer and wild boar, is rising in populari...
January 28, 2024
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Arranging Traditional Ainu Dishes with a Modern Twist
In an effort to spread the charm of Ainu culture, Noriyasu Aoyama, a Sapporo-based cooking expert wh...
January 28, 2024
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Seasonal Miso Dish Warms Hearts during Cold Night
During the cold winter season, as people try to find ways to warm themselves, eating something flavo...
January 21, 2024
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Butter Rice with Mackerel and Maitake Mushrooms, a Household Dish Rich in Umami and Aroma
As it gets colder, my appetite increases. This is the season to really enjoy a punchy dish. ...
January 14, 2024
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Samples of ‘Nagoya Meshi,’ Sushi Rotating on Carousel at Chubu Airport to Inspire Travelers to Eat Local Delicacies
Two types of food samples — the local delicacy “Nagoya meshi” and a sushi variety — make the rounds...
January 14, 2024
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With Diversity in Design, Cookie Tins Amuse Eyes of People
Steel cans, filled with cookies of various flavors and shapes, have become popular again. What attra...
January 14, 2024
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Gluten-Free Udon Restaurant Opens in Takamatsu
TAKAMATSU — A restaurant specializing in gluten-free udon noodles opened in Mure, Takamatsu, on Dec....
December 31, 2023
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Winery near Tokyo Offers Japan Wine with Variety Kept Secret for Half Year
FUNABASHI, Chiba — A winery not far from Tokyo has been offering customers some mysterious products ...
December 31, 2023
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Mole, ‘curry of Mexico,’ Embodies Nation’s History
Today, you might well see tacos, burritos or guacamole on a kitchen table in Japan and not bat an ey...
December 26, 2023
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Nagaimo Mountain Yam, Sakura-Ebi Dried Shrimp Make Crispy Kakiage Tempura
Cooking expert Shimpei Kurihara has shared his recipe for kakiage tempura, using nagaimo mountain ya...
December 24, 2023
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Non-Alcoholic Drinks’ Market Booming; Health-Conscious People Enjoy Without Getting Drunk
The market for nonalcoholic drinks is expanding. In addition to people becoming more health-consciou...
December 24, 2023
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University Students in Kyoto Devise Colorful Cocktails Inspiring Image of Ancient Imperial Palace in Nara Period
KYOTO — Eight students at a university in Kyoto have concocted colorful sake cocktails which evoke t...
December 24, 2023
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Confectioner in Japan’s Shiga Pref. Serves Up Popular German-inspired Cake
Club Harie, a confectioner in the city of Omi-Hachiman, Shiga Prefecture, has been producing baumkuc...
December 17, 2023
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