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Natto Beans: All about Japan’s weird fermented soy superfood

Japanese natto beans have garnered a bit more of the spotlight in recent years for their superfood and probiotic appeal.

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Too much to drink? Japanese have cure for hangover!

Turmeric, or “ukon” in Japanese, is a kind of ginger, known as a spice for Indian curry, and in Japan, it is mostly recognized as a food that can help avoid hangover.

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Sweet History: The tale behind Japan’s popular potato

In Japan and Okinawa, the beloved sweet potato is considered the taste of autumn.

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Let the good times roll!: Go veggie with these 12 sushi options

One of the enduring images of Japanese food is of course sushi, which in a way you could call one of the world’s first fast-foods!

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VIDEO: Chinese Kitchen: Iron Chef's spicy shrimp recipe

Ebi-chili is a sweet and spicy shrimp dish you’ll find at many Chinese restaurants in Japan.

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VIDEO: Japan Kitchen: Easy recipe for famous CoCo's curry

The recipe below is meant to replicate your favorite CoCo’s curry sauce and, best of all, it can be personalized with whatever ingredients you enjoy

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VIDEO: Speakin’ Japanese: Let’s Eat!

In Japan during mealtime, we often say “itadaki masu,” which literally means: “I have this meal with gratitude.”  It’s a phrase to thank those who cook the meal, and also a Japanese way of saying “let’s eat.”

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: A look inside a sake brewery

Fukushima Prefecture’s Aizu region is famous for its sake. The Lords of Aizu clan promoted sake brewing during severe famine in the late 18th century as a way to stimulate the local economy.

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Yokota wins 2024 Hennessy food services award

The Department of the Air Force announced its 2024 John L. Hennessy Trophy Awards for food service excellence March 4.

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4 delicious Japanese dishes you can make in 30 minutes

Being stuck at home doesn’t mean that amazing food is off the menu. More so than ever, now’s the time to start honing those cooking skills so you can whip up enjoyable dishes without having to strain your wallet.

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Taste of Japan: Know when, how to slurp noodles

Japan is a country which has many unique cultures within it, and slurping is one of the most unusual characteristics! This can be a huge surprise when you come across it for the first time as it often is considered as a bad behavior at meal in many other countries

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Take road trip on Japan highway for Miyagi’s gyutan grilled beef tongue

Japan’s rest areas are more than just gas stations and bathrooms. Many offer an extensive assortment of local foods, souvenirs and more.

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VIDEO: A tutorial on using chopsticks properly in Japan

As chopsticks have a 3,000-year history, various customs and traditions surround their use, and the following are some no-nos of chopsticks.

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Reasons Japanese green tea is a healthy choice

Eisai, a famous Buddhist monk who was a driving force to introducing tea from China to Japan in the late 12th century, said “Tea is a magic bullet.”

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