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Let's weed through Japan's edible wild flora

Spring is here. A time for cherry blossoms, baseball and, in Japan, eating wild plants from the mountainside.
Photos by Takahiro Takiguchi
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Cuisine: Chinese|Japanese

Satisfy your Chinese cravings near Camp Zama at Shinryu Hanten

Even in Japan, Chinese food is a popular choice for eating out. And for those stationed at Camp Zama, Shinryu Hanten, a 10-minute drive away, has been satisfying those Chinese food cravings for 22 years.
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The legend behind Sapporo Beer - Exploring the tastes and history of Japan’s pioneering beer

For lovers of Japanese beer, Sapporo is the holy land! The capital city of the northern island of Hokkaido and the birthplace of the beloved Sapporo Beer, Sapporo is home to Japan’s first beer brewery, only beer museum, and brims with countless mouthwatering attractions for a deep dive into Japanese beer culture.
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My Faves: 5 Instant Noodles foreigners must try in Japan

Ever since I started working from home about a month ago, instant noodles have become my go-to for a quick bite.
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7 exotic, erotic foods of Japan that titillate your taste buds

Ancient Egyptians consumed wine-soaked lilies to boost sexual performance. Aztec leaders drank melted hot chocolate. The Assyrians bathed in saffron infusions. Oysters, chili, avocado, asparagus, figs, vanilla, nutmeg, basil, duck eggs containing a fetus—the spectrum of aphrodisiacs throughout history is broad.
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Going to a Japanese restaurant? 8 things foreigners should know

Since Japan is home to some of the richest, tastiest, most unique dishes in the world, eating out over here can be an amazing experience.
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MY FAVES: Noodle restaurants in Japan you must try

Japan, aka the nation of noodles, offers more than just ramen. In The Land of the Rising Sun you can taste virtually any type of noodle – hot or cold, white or grey, flour or rice, and with or without broth.
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Let's slurp up some ramen, Japanese-style!

When people talk about Japanese food, ramen is usually at the top of the conversation. Tempura, sushi, sukiyaki are well-loved Japanese dishes, but for me, nothing beats a steaming bowl of ramen.
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Japanese souffle cheesecake & healthy tiramisu recipes

Japanese Souffle Cheesecake
INGREDIENTS

150g cream cheese
150 ml milk
3 eggs, separated
60g sugar
20g flour
10g cornflour
20ml lemon juice
apricot jam, for serving (optional)

Servings: 1
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Quick & Easy Recipe: Hot Cakes

With school back in session, you don’t have as much time in the morning. Don’t let that stop you from being the coolest parents on the block. Here’s a 20-minute hot cakes recipe that’ll make you the envy of all your kids’ friends.
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My FAVES: Go-to spicy Okinawan snacks

Unlike in South Korea or Bhutan, winter in Okinawa doesn’t take a lot of spicy hot-pot-type dishes to get through. That may be one reason why the subtropical island didn’t offer many spicy foods in the past.
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VIDEO| Whipping up Okinawan donuts for mom!

On a normal Mother’s Day, I would take my mother out for a nice dinner at a local restaurant. However, due to the ongoing Covid-19 outbreak, that’s not an option this year.
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Cooking with Kids!: Homemade pop tarts

Whether you have kids or not, pop tarts are a blast to make! Scroll down just a little further to find the links to my favorite ingredients and baking tools that we used for this fun project.
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Cuisine: Japanese

Making Japanese pickles easier than you think!

One of the great joys of living in Japan is experiencing the wide range of traditional Japanese pickles, or tsukemono, that are served with every meal.
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Recipe: Hazelnut and White Chocolate Blondies

After getting completely sucked in watching the Great British Baking Show, these blondies were born.
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Cuisine: Japanese

VIDEO| Make your own Japanese CoCo’s curry at home

The pandemic may have ruined the fun of dining at CoCo’s restaurants, but there’s no need to be disappointed. Try your hand at making CoCo’s curry on your own.