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Golden Week: Japan's Springtime Mega Holiday

Golden Week: Japan's Springtime Mega Holiday

Working in Japan can be intense, which is why Japan loves its holidays. It’s both a chance to relax and...
Furikake (a blend of dried herbs or fish, chili powder, dried sesame, and seaweed) being sprinkled over a piping hot bowl of rice.

The World of Furikake: A Tasty Everyday Condiment

There are some things that are just perfect on top of Japanese rice. Fish, karaage fried chicken and yakiniku are...
Dotonbori: Osaka's Vibrant Foodie Paradise

Dotonbori: Osaka's Vibrant Foodie Paradise

Osaka is an amazing place for food. And although you can find good food all over the prefecture and Osaka...
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....
Castella cake with a kashikiri fork (菓子切)

Castella Cake: A Sweet Nagasaki Treat

Learn all about Nagasaki castella cake, a beloved treat originating from Japan's Nanban trade with Portuguese merchants in the mid-16th century.
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...
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