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Umeboshi (梅干し） — Japan

Umeboshi (梅干し）

Date 2 years ago

Reading Time 8 Mins Read

As one of the representative of Japanese traditional food culture, umeboshi is really popular among Japanese. You can catch its…

Harihari nabe (はりはり鍋) — Kansai

Oosaka

Harihari nabe (はりはり鍋)

Date 2 years ago

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Speaking of Japanese nabe (or hot pot), there are so many types such as Yosenabe, Chanko nabe, Mizutaki, Sukiyaki, Shabu-shabu,…

Yudoufu (湯豆腐) — Kansai

Kyoto

Yudoufu (湯豆腐)

Date 2 years ago

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Yudofu is a hot pot dish that have originated around Nanzenji Temple in Kyoto Prefecture. Its roots are said to…

nabe — Japan

Nabe (鍋)

Date 2 years ago

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The weather is getting colder now in Japan. Among the various amazing traditional food of Japan, what do you think…

karaage — Japan

Karaage (唐揚げ)

Date 2 years ago

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As you walk through the supermarket, you will see products such as Karaage and Tatsutaage. The two dishes look very similar…

Zosui (雑炊) — Japan

Zosui (雑炊)

Date 2 years ago

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“Zosui” and “Ojiya” are great dish to eat when you catch a cold. Both are dishes made by simmering rice until…

Kakiage (かき揚げ) — Japan

Kakiage (かき揚げ)

Date 2 years ago

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Japanese food has a lot of popular and delicious food such as Tempura, Karaage, Sushi, etc. But if you get…

Shougayaki (生姜焼き) — Japan

Kanto

Tokyo

Shougayaki (生姜焼き)

Date 2 years ago

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Shougayaki is one of Japan’s representative home-cooked dishes that is really familiar with Japanese. How do you make Shougayaki at home? In…

Monaka (最中) — Japan

Monaka (最中)

Date 2 years ago

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Monaka with crispy skin and red bean paste stands out for its elegant sweetness. There are so many types from…

Amazake (甘酒) — Japan

Amazake (甘酒）

Date 2 years ago

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If you go to the supermarket in Japan, you can see products named “Amazake”. It has a strong image of…

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