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Matsumae zuke (松前漬け) — Hokkaido

Matsumae zuke (松前漬け)

Date 1 year ago

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In northern Japan, there’s a special food treasure called Matsumae zuke with deep roots in tradition and skill. It comes…

Karashi (マスタード) — Japan

Karashi (辛子)

Date 1 year ago

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Karashi is a spicy Japanese mustard with a kick that might surprise you. Stepping away from the milder profile of…

Katsuobushi (鰹節) — Japan

Katsuobushi (鰹節)

Date 1 year ago

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Katsuobushi, a cornerstone of Japanese cuisine, is dried, fermented, and smoked skipjack tuna, often seen as thin flakes atop steaming…

Sekihan (赤飯) — Japan

Sekihan (赤飯)

Date 1 year ago

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Delve into the world of “Sekihan” – not just a dish but a cherished tradition in the Land of the…

Hanton rice (ハントンライス) — Chubu

Ishikawa

Hanton rice (ハントンライス)

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Journey to the coastal city of Kanazawa in Japan, and you are in for an irresistible treat that tells a…

Yuubari melon (夕張メロン) — Hokkaido

Yuubari melon (夕張メロン)

Date 1 year ago

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The Yuubari King Melon, often called the Yūbari Melon, is a jewel of Japanese agriculture, cultivated only in Yūbari City,…

sauce katsu donソースカツ丼 — Chubu

Fukui

Sauce katsu don (ソースカツ丼)

Date 1 year ago

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What do you imagine when you hear sauce katsu don? Many think of katsu don with a sweet, salty soy…

Okinawa soba (沖縄そば) — Kyushu

Okinawa

Okinawa soba (沖縄そば)

Date 1 year ago

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Okinawa soba, a culinary delight, a unique take on the well-loved Japanese noodle dish, holds a special place in the…

Chinsuko (ちんすこう) — Kyushu

Okinawa

Chinsuko (ちんすこう)

Date 1 year ago

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Chinsuko is a traditional Okinawan sweet prominent in the rich pantheon of Japanese confectioneries. While mainland Japanese sweets are often…

hagino tsuki — Miyagi

Tohoku

Hagi no Tsuki (萩の月)

Date 1 year ago

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Discover the essence of Japan’s culinary heritage with “Hagi no Tsuki.” This article unveils the captivating story behind this traditional…

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