Category: Japanese Food
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September Rice Harvest in Japan: More Than Just Food, A Celebration of Life
Read More: September Rice Harvest in Japan: More Than Just Food, A Celebration of LifeSeptember in Japan is a special time—it’s the month of the rice harvest (ine no shuukaku / 稲の収穫), a season that goes far beyond…
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Cool & Refreshing: Traditional Japanese Foods for Summer
Read More: Cool & Refreshing: Traditional Japanese Foods for SummerJapanese summers are hot and humid, but Japanese cuisine has long embraced the power of seasonal eating. Summer dishes in Japan are crafted not…
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Natto (納豆) – A Superfood with a Sticky Surprise!
Read More: Natto (納豆) – A Superfood with a Sticky Surprise!What is Natto? Natto is made by fermenting soybeans with a special bacteria called Bacillus subtilis natto. It’s packed with protein, probiotics, and vitamin…
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What Is Natsumatsuri? Discover Japan’s Summer Festival (夏祭り) Magic!
Read More: What Is Natsumatsuri? Discover Japan’s Summer Festival (夏祭り) Magic!Japan’s Summer Festivals Full of Sound, Color, and Tradition When summer arrives in Japan, it’s not just the cicadas that buzz with excitement—Natsumatsuri (夏祭り),…
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Azuki bean Porridge Winter Solstice 2024 (with the recipe)
Read More: Azuki bean Porridge Winter Solstice 2024 (with the recipe)On the Winter Solstice, a traditional food is azuki bean porridge. This custom originated in China but has become very common in Japan as well.…