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Benikomachi is a Japanese sweet potato cultivar closely associated with Chiba Prefecture. Written 紅小町 in Japanese, it has dark reddish-purple skin and pale yellow flesh. Cooked, it develops a floury, fluffy texture and mild sweetness,...

Barappa manju is a steamed wheat-flour bun filled with sweet red bean paste, cooked on a single wild leaf. It comes from the Hokuso area of northern Chiba Prefecture, and people there eat it during summer festivals and Obon. The leaf giv...

Just about an hour from Tokyo, Chiba offers the perfect escape for a day trip filled with delicious discoveries. This coastal prefecture is known not only for Narita Airport and Tokyo Disneyland, but also for its intriguing local cuisine...

Introduction to Takeoka Ramen Takeoka Ramen is just one of the many ramen dishes in Japan! Not only that it's easy to make, but it's also delicious! Some people call it Takeoka Style Ramen. Indeed, both names are acceptable. What is the ...

Just about an hour from Tokyo, Chiba offers the perfect escape for a day trip filled with delicious discoveries. This coastal prefecture is known not only for Narita Airport and Tokyo Disneyland, but also for its intriguing local cuisine...

Introduction to Takeoka Ramen Takeoka Ramen is just one of the many ramen dishes in Japan! Not only that it's easy to make, but it's also delicious! Some people call it Takeoka Style Ramen. Indeed, both names are acceptable. What is the ...