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Fukuoka town produces craft beer made from local produce
FUKUOKA — Residents and businesses in Tachiarai, Fukuoka Prefecture, have launched a project to prod...
July 5, 2022
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Kohakuto candies exude a refreshing coolness
Kohakuto, which literally translates to “amber sugar,” is Japanese jelly candy with a beautiful, ele...
July 5, 2022
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Novel spirit looks to energize sake industry
KURE, Hiroshima — With the number of domestic sake breweries in decline across Japan, a company in H...
June 28, 2022
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Enjoy tastes of Taiwan without leaving home
Taiwan was a popular destination for many people in Japan before the pandemic. For people who yearn ...
June 28, 2022
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Trumpeting the diverse wonders of washoku
Cooking experts and government officials are encouraging people to eat washoku Japanese cuisine more...
June 21, 2022
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Gourmet food upping interest in resorts
HITACHINAKA/OARAI, Ibaraki — A local government task force is using newly developed gourmet foods to...
June 14, 2022
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Chefs plan charity dinner for Ukraine
FUKUOKA — A group of chefs from long-established local restaurants in Fukuoka will hold a charity di...
June 14, 2022
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Milk-brewed coffee steeped in popularity
The popularity of milk-brewed coffee, or coffee slowly brewed in cold milk, makes this the perfect s...
June 14, 2022
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Gelato from quake-hit city chosen for Biden
NATORI, Miyagi — Gelato from a popular gelateria in Natori, Miyagi Prefecture, was served at a dinne...
June 7, 2022
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Farmers cultivate a taste of home for foreign residents
Vegetables not common in Japan are growing in sales in the domestic market, and in one particular co...
June 7, 2022
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Coffee-flavored craft beer served at cafe
TSUKUBA, Ibaraki — The city of Tsukuba, a craft beer brewery and a coffee shop have jointly created ...
May 31, 2022
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Lithuanian chilled beet soup buoys spirits
Culinary researcher Asami Kuchio, who is also a photo essayist, creates recipes inspired by dishes s...
May 31, 2022
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Udon club passing on its hometown flavors
FUJIYOSHIDA, Yamanashi — The end of April marked five years since the udon club of Hibarigaoka High ...
May 24, 2022
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Dried bamboo shoots growing in popularity
FUKUOKA — Takenoko bamboo shoots are generally a boiled delicacy enjoyed in the spring. However, the...
May 24, 2022
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Crushing it: Japanese cider soars to new heights in collaboration with foreign partners
Japan is known for high-quality fruit that is ideal when eaten fresh, with some of it exported as lu...
May 21, 2022
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