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Japanese Soy Sauce: A Versatile Ingredient Your Kitchen Needs
This page contains affiliate links. Soy sauce may seem like an ordinary condiment, but did you know there is more to it than a savory taste? This versatile sauce offers various health and cooking bene…
Umami 101: Master the Art of Balancing Flavors
This page contains affiliate links. The latest food trend is all about umami—the fifth basic taste that can elevate your culinary game to the next level. Don't worry if you are unfamiliar with umami y…
8 Japanese Spices and Seasonings to Add to Your Grocery List
This page contains affiliate links. When it comes to Japanese cuisine, spices and seasonings may not be at the top of the list. However, that does not mean that there are not a variety of unique ingre…
Japanese Dashi Soup: What It Is and How to Make It
This page contains affiliate links. As the base for many meals in Japanese cuisine, the rich flavors of dashi are ubiquitous throughout Japanese cooking. And for good reason – the strong, umami-filled…
Japanese Preserved Foods: A Guide to Traditional Preservation Methods
This page contains affiliate links. Preserving foods is an inherent part of many cultures, especially the unique methods, and dishes that evolve as part of the preservation. Japanese culture also has…
Types of Salt in Japan: Natural, Refined & How to Choose
This page contains affiliate links. Salt is one of the most popular seasonings in food, and Japan is no different. Many Japanese dishes pride themselves on needing no other seasonings beyond salt. The…
Japanese Sake - How to Brew and its History
This article is contributed by Konishi Sake Brewery and covers the history of sake, brewing process, and the differences between various types of sake, such as ginjoshu, junmaishu, Honjozo, Genshu, Ko…
6 Absolutely Superb Sakura Spots in Kyoto - Selected by FOUR SEASONS KYOTO
This article is rewritten with permission from Four Seasons Hotel Kyoto. We are pleased to provide Four Seasons Hotel guests with special benefits. Before making a reservation, please contact us for f…
Japanese Tofu: A Deliciously Versatile Ingredient
This page contains affiliate links. While it is rarely a star ingredient, tofu is very widely-used throughout Japanese cuisine and with a broad range of uses, often provides complementary flavor and t…
Best Scenic Bamboo Forests and Gardens in and around Tokyo
There are a number of scenic bamboo forests and gardens in and around Tokyo where you can escape the hustle and bustle of the city life.
Japanese Gardens in Tokyo – Nihon Teien
There are many Japanese gardens in Tokyo where you can enjoy nature and find some peace and quiet. In this article, you will find a list of Japanese gardens located in Tokyo.
Eki Melo: Train Station Melodies in Japan
One of the things that surprises foreigners visiting Japan for the first time is the melodies played at stations. Here we introduce some famous melodies played at various stations, as well as some amusing ones.
Highly Rated Japanese Kitchen Items / Gadgets
This page contains affiliate links. There are a variety of products and gadgets available in Japan, and we would like to introduce our recommendations for use in the kitchen. We have collected a varie…
How to Plant and Grow Rice
Do you know how rice, Japan's national staple food, is produced? What is the difference between brown rice and white rice? Here is an overview of the entire rice-growing process, from planting to harv…
Sustainable Lifestyles in Edo and Japanese History
In Japan, there has long been a 'mottainai spirit' of taking good care of things, and in the Edo era, people in various professions recycled things to reuse them. Sustainability, which has been attrac…
How to Pay Utility Bills in Japan
Electricity, gas, and water are the basic utility services needed for everyday life. In Japan there are many convenient ways in which you can pay your utility bills. Here's some info on the rate structure and the payment methods available to those living in Japan.
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A Closer Look at Dagashi: Japan’s Nostalgic Sweets
This page contains affiliate links. Dagashi are popular types of Japanese sweets that are closer to candy than Japan’s traditional desserts. Though trivial in size, they carry significant meaning for…
Top 5 Hanami Spots in Fukui for Cherry Blossoms Watching
This article is contributed by Fukui Prefecture. New year, new me! As the beautiful ‘sakura’ cherry trees start blossoming across Japan, a new year begins for students and workers all over the country…
