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Bakke miso is a traditional Japanese condiment with a unique flavor, often enjoyed in the Tohoku region. Made by cooking butterbur sprouts with miso and other ingredients like sesame seeds or mirin, it offers a delicious balance of earth...

As autumn spreads its colorful leaves across Japan, people in the Tohoku region often turn to a warm, filling dish called Imonoko Jiru. This isn’t just any soup. It brings comfort, celebrates the harvest, and brings people together....