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    Toyama Black Ramen (富山ブラックラーメン)

    You can tell from a glance that the blackness of the water is from soy sauce. You might think this ramen would be extremely salty, but these noodles are in fact light in taste and mixes well.
    April 3, 2020July 1, 2026
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    Namerou (なめろう)

    It is such a satisfying meal that you will lick the plate clean, hence the name namerou which means to lick. It is a seafood dish that consists of multiple kinds of fresh fish minced up together.
    December 31, 2019January 19, 2025
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    Japanese Wagyu

    Yonezawa Beef (米沢牛)

    "Wagyu" refers only to four varieties, Japanese Black, Japanese Brown, Japanese Hornless, and Japan Shorthorn. It is characterized by high quality, rich umami and juicy fat among beef. In Japan, many people may definitely think of brands...
    December 9, 2019March 14, 2026
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    Jikon Sake: The Story of Mie’s Modern Japanese Sake
    November 6, 2026
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    November 5, 2026
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    November 4, 2026
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    November 4, 2026
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