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Kappo Cuisine: Osaka’s Contribution to Japanese Food Culture

Kappo Cuisine: Osaka’s Contribution to Japanese Food Culture

Japanese has a unique culture around food, but street food and Kyoto’s gourmet Kaiseki cuisine tend to dominate the conversation....
Himeji Castle sits behind a mass of cherry blossoms

Cherry Blossom History: How Sakura Took Japan by Storm

Cherry blossom festivals see tons of folks gather to enjoy food, drinks and good conversation under the sakura trees along...
Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine in Uji, Kyoto

Visiting a Shinto Shrine

Have you always wanted to visit a Shinto shrine but are too nervous you’ll make a cultural faux pas? What...
Soba: Japan's Most Varied Noodle Experience

Soba: Japan's Most Varied Noodle Experience

Ramen is our personal favorite and has spread all over the world. Meanwhile, udon is a thick noodle that we...
Goya Champuru with two shisa lion statues next to the plate

The Cuisine of Okinawa: Japan’s Tropical Paradise

What makes Okinawa cuisine so special in Japan? With Chinese, Southeast Asian, and American influences, Okinawan dishes feature a range...
11 Ways to Say ‘Friend’ in Japanese

11 Ways to Say ‘Friend’ in Japanese

One of the great things about the Japanese language is how much you can express with words. This goes especially...
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