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Have you ever taken a bite of sushi and noticed that sweet, tangy ginger on the side? That’s Gari, one of the Yakumi in Japan—far more than just a garnish. It plays a key role in the sushi experience, both in taste and tradition. In this...

Adding color and flavor to dishes, yakumi are an indispensable part of our food culture. As with the green onions that adorn soba noodles or the wasabi that accompanies sashimi, they serve as the brilliant supporting actors that elevate ...

Nagaoka Shōga Ramen is a unique and flavorful dish from Nagaoka City in Niigata Prefecture, known for its warming, ginger-infused soy sauce broth. This regional ramen combines savory pork and chicken-based broth with a generous amount of...

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.