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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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Fortify Steamed Bread and Sesame Sauce with Nutrient-Rich, Sweet Koji Amazake
Chef Misa Enomoto likes to add koji amazake to dishes because the malted rice drink, dubbed as a “dr...
December 17, 2023
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New Japan Soft Drink Contains Gold Leaf Made Using UNESCO-registered Technique
KANAZAWA — A soda drink containing pieces of “entsuke” gold leaf — which is made using a technique r...
December 17, 2023
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One-Plate Frozen Meals Proving Popular; New Recipes, Reasonable Prices Drawing New Customers
Split-tray frozen meals that contain a main dish with sides are delighting people of all ages as a q...
December 11, 2023
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Enjoy Meltingly Soft French-style Flan Topped with Savory Beef Sauce
As the temperatures drop, it’s time to warm up with comfort food. French cuisine chef Shinsuke Ishii...
December 10, 2023
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Ramen Restaurant Onisoba Fujiya Overcomes Adversity, Wins 3rd Victory in N.Y. Contest
Onisoba Fujiya, a popular ramen restaurant in Tokyo, won its third victory in a ramen contest held i...
December 10, 2023
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Japan Tourism / Hokuriku Region Train Stations Offer Various Ekiben Ahead of Shinkansen Extension
A hot topic among railway enthusiasts these days is Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet trains, which will ex...
December 3, 2023
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Onigiri Rice Balls Increasingly Popular Worldwide due to Taste, Healthfulness
Onigiri rice balls have been gaining popularity domestically as well as in many foreign countries fo...
December 3, 2023
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Sweet Potato Seedling Nursery for Shochu Liquor Production Opens in Japan’s Miyazaki Pref.
MIYAKONOJO, Miyazaki — A new sweet-potato seedling nursery tied to shochu liquor production opened l...
November 26, 2023
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Yuzu’s Lesser-known Cousin Fruits Fight for a Spot in the Kitchen
Kabosu from Oita Prefecture and sudachi from Tokushima Prefecture. Two green citrus fruits that migh...
November 26, 2023
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Restaurant Repays Kindness with Okonomiyaki
HIROSHIMA — The appetizing smell and sizzling sound of an okonomiyaki savory pancake being prepared ...
November 26, 2023
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Open-faced Sushi Wrapped in Fried Tofu Steps into Limelight with Colorful New Concoctions
FUKUOKA — Inarizushi is typically served as a side dish with udon or soba. It is low-key compared to...
November 19, 2023
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Rice Cooked with Autumn Season Vegetables Gives Off Rich Flavors
As autumn vegetables begin appearing in stores, cooking expert Shimpei Kurihara has recommended a di...
November 19, 2023
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Grapes Make Local Beer; Engage the Local Populace
An initiative to develop a local delicacy for the town of Higashiura, Aichi Prefecture, has resulted...
November 19, 2023
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Kintetsu Dept Store, Fujiya Open New Pekolicious Sweets Shop in Osaka
Kintetsu Department Store Co. and major confectionery maker Fujiya Co. have jointly opened Pekolicio...
November 12, 2023
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