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imo shochu — Kagoshima
Kyushu
Imo shochu (芋焼酎)
Date 2 years ago
Reading Time 9 Mins Read
Imo Shochu, a traditional Japanese spirit, is an important part of Japan’s culture. Crafted primarily from sweet potatoes, this distilled…

Izushi (飯ずし) — Hokkaido
Japan
Niigata
Izushi (飯ずし)
Date 2 years ago
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Izushi sushi is a regional specialty and a point of pride for both Niigata and Hokkaido. The use of local…

Ikasomen (イカそうめん) — Hokkaido
Japanese Seafood
Ikasomen (イカそうめん)
Date 2 years ago
Reading Time 7 Mins Read
Ikasomen is a refreshing and light dish, making it a popular choice for a summer meal in Japan. Combining the…

Butter candy (バター飴) — Hokkaido
Butter candy (バター飴)
Date 2 years ago
Reading Time 5 Mins Read
Do you know the famous Hokkaido sweet “Butter Candy”? This is a simple candy made of a delicious buttery white…

和食 ( washoku ) — Japan
Washoku (和食)
Date 2 years ago
Reading Time 11 Mins Read
和食 Washoku is Japan’s traditional food culture, recognized by UNESCO as an Intangible Cultural Heritage in 2013. It is not…

Seri nabe (セリ鍋) — Japanese Hot Pot
Miyagi
Tohoku
Seri nabe (セリ鍋)
Date 2 years ago
Reading Time 6 Mins Read
Seri Nabe is a delightful and popular tradition in Japan, offering a warm and communal dining experience. It has a…

Refreshing Japanese green tea being poured into a cup. — Japan
Mugi Shochu (麦焼酎)
Date 2 years ago
Reading Time 9 Mins Read
Welcome to the world of mugi shochu, a traditional Japanese spirit with a rich history and a unique characteristic that…

Kayaki miso (貝焼き味噌) — Aomori
Tohoku
Kayaki miso (貝焼き味噌)
Date 2 years ago
Reading Time 5 Mins Read
Kayaki Miso is a flavorful culinary treasure that hails from Japan. It’s a dish that carries the essence of Japanese…

Maguro sushi (マグロ寿司) — Japan
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Tokyo
Maguro sushi (マグロ寿司)
Date 3 years ago
Reading Time 7 Mins Read
It goes without saying that Japan is a major consumer of tuna. Approximately 2 million tons of tuna are caught…

Filling a glass with traditional Japanese sake from a dark bottle in a cozy restaurant setting. — Japan
Ginjo (吟醸酒)
Date 3 years ago
Reading Time 10 Mins Read
Have you ever noticed the label “Ginjoshu” on a bottle of sake when making your choice? Ginjo sake may have…

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