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Hina Matsuri : Japanese Doll Festival – Food for Wishing Children’s Growth
March 3 is the day of the Peach Festival, or Hina Matsuri are foods unique to the Peach Festival (Hina Matsuri), including traditional sweets that are only s... -
What’s the difference? Sakura Mochi, Domyo-ji, Chomei-ji
Wagashi, a light pink-colored rice cake wrapped in a cherry leaf, is a very popular Japanese confectionery available in early spring in Japan. Cherry blossom... -
All-Japan “Wanko Soba” Championship Tournament to decide the soba noodle gluttony champion
Have you ever heard of wanko soba? Soba is a type of noodle and a favorite food of many Japanese people, but wanko soba is a bit special. In this article, we... -
How to Make Japanese Sushi Rolls and Recipes
In Japan, nigirizushi is not often made at home. Sushi is either eaten out at a sushi restaurant or ordered for delivery. *For more information about the sus... -
Three styles of sushi restaurants in Japan and how to use them
When eating sushi in Japan, you have three choices. *You can make your own sushi (at home), but very few people can make legitimate sushi. However, sushi rol... -
The most famous and most popular ramen restaurant in Japan is “Ramen Jiro”.
There are numerous ramen restaurants throughout Japan.And the types and flavors vary from region to region. ▼To learn more about ramen in different regions o... -
Mochi: How to Eat Rice Cakes Safely
Many choking accidents caused by rice cakes occur every January. It is clear that rice cakes are a food that can easily choke people, and alerts and reports ... -
Toshikoshi Soba : Japanese Eat Soba for Good Luck on New Year’s Eve
In Japan, there is a custom of eating soba noodles on New Year's Eve. It is generally called "Toshikoshi Soba" (New Year's Eve Soba). Soba noodles can of cou... -
A Strawberry-Filled Christmas in Japan
【Why are Japanese Christmas cakes made with strawberries?】 The prototype was Fujiya's shortcake. In 1920, Christmas cake started to be sold in Japan.Sold s... -
Where to buy and what to look for when you need a fruit knife
I want to eat some fruit I found at the store. I have a cold and want to drink ginger honey. I need some good lemon tea! Do you ever have a sudden need for a... -
What’s the difference? Onigiri, Omusubi, Nigirimeshi, Onigirazu
Onigiri, omusubi, and nigiri-meshi are commonly found in bento boxes, convenience stores, and restaurants. They are all made of cooked rice in a round or tri... -
What is that sponge-like thing floating in miso soup?
【What is that sponge-like thing floating in miso soup?】 It is “Fu”. Also called "Ofu". 【What is Fu?】 Fu is a simple ingredient made by kneading wheat flo... -
Mysterious Japanese Culture of Eating Fatty Eels in Hot Summer
【Why do Japanese eat eels in summer?】 It is one of the most popular summer events! In Japan, eels are often advertised in the summer. Eels are a luxury fis... -
When is the best season for fruits in Japan?
【What fruits are recommended for each season?】 Answer January: Mandarin oranges(Mikan,Satsuma, etc.), apples February: Citrus fruits, apples, strawberries ...
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