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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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Delicious, healthy high-protein dishes
Protein found in meat, seafood and soy products is essential to keep your muscles strong and is ther...
May 17, 2022
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Citrus city seeks sweet title based on local legend
KAINAN, Wakayama — There is a story surrounding tachibana oranges, which are said to be the origin o...
May 17, 2022
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Sri Lankan man shares love of Japanese-style curry
A Japanese-style curry restaurant in Tokyo’s Chiyoda Ward was opened by a young Sri Lankan with the ...
May 17, 2022
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Research formula adds taste of local charm to Sayama tea
SAITAMA — Three entities have joined forces to develop what they hope incorporates a taste of local ...
May 10, 2022
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Local bakeries get national reach through home delivery services
A service to deliver frozen bread from popular bakeries right to your home is the hot new way to eat...
May 10, 2022
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What does giant salamander taste like?
MANIWA, Okayama — Japanese giant salamanders, despite being designated as a Special Natural Monument...
May 9, 2022
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Bubble tea to stick around rather than trickle away
OSAKA — The popularity of bubble tea, drinks containing small sticky balls of tapioca made from star...
May 3, 2022
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That’s the spirit! Japanese gin exports rising
OSAKA — Japanese gin makers are raising a glass or two in celebration as exports of the spirit skyro...
April 26, 2022
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Farmers reproduce apple drink in Osamu Dazai novel
AOMORI — Farmers in Goshogawara, Aomori Prefecture, recently created an alcoholic apple cider that a...
April 26, 2022
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