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Umeboshi are salt-pickled and sun-dried ume fruits, often called Japanese pickled plums in English. They taste intensely sour and salty, with a fruity edge, and some modern types are sweet as well. People in Japan commonly eat one with r...

Introduction to Goma Tofu Goma Tofu or Sesame Tofu is a traditional food in Japan.  Although it has the name tofu, it is different from tofu made from soybeans. Goma tofu consists of sesame and using kudzu to make kudzu powder. Loca...

Wakayama ramen is a local tonkotsu shoyu ramen from Wakayama City. Locals call it chuka soba, not ramen. Thin straight noodles, a rich soy sauce and pork bone broth, and haya sushi on the counter define the bowl. Quick answer: Wakayama r...

Umeboshi are salt-pickled and sun-dried ume fruits, often called Japanese pickled plums in English. They taste intensely sour and salty, with a fruity edge, and some modern types are sweet as well. People in Japan commonly eat one with r...

Introduction to Goma Tofu Goma Tofu or Sesame Tofu is a traditional food in Japan.  Although it has the name tofu, it is different from tofu made from soybeans. Goma tofu consists of sesame and using kudzu to make kudzu powder. Loca...

Wakayama ramen is a local tonkotsu shoyu ramen from Wakayama City. Locals call it chuka soba, not ramen. Thin straight noodles, a rich soy sauce and pork bone broth, and haya sushi on the counter define the bowl. Quick answer: Wakayama r...