Whenever I visit farmers’ markets and do a little shopping off base, it’s like I’m getting a small taste of home.
Glistening noodles wrapped taut around the wooden edge of a chopstick. Soft, fluffy bowls of rice peppered with bright bits of chopped vegetables, crafting the illusion of steam rising right off the plate.
During the holiday season in Japan, you will see KFCs filled on Christmas Day, while on New Year’s Eve, you will hear bells from temples heralding the arrival of the new year.
Each December, Christmas is celebrated by people in countries all over the world, and Japan is no exception!
Fellow Stripes Japan writer Takahiro Takiguchi recommended I visit Otaru while I was around Sapporo.
How a centuries-old Japanese staple is making waves with unexpected pairings.
If you live on Okinawa, you might have seen a seasoned rice dish called “jyushii.” This Okinawan dish is similar to mainland Japan’s takikomi gohan but features ingredients like fuuchiibaa (artemisia) and chiribira (Chinese chive).
The coziest winter dessert is back for Christmas
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Instant noodles are not just a guilty pleasure. So, try one or all of the options below and itadakimasu!
The famous Land of the Rising Sun is known for so many things, it’s hard to even mention them all: culture, history, pop culture, manga, anime, cosplay, sights, architecture...the list could go on and on.
Now that I live in Japan, I see the similarities and differences between the two country’s convenience stores.
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Yakiniku, known as Japanese BBQ, is a delightful fusion of Korean and Japanese flavors, originating from Korean BBQ.
With Japan's winter a season of cold, dry weather with much of the nation experiencing snowfall, it's the perfect time for sipping hot sake, relaxing in an outdoor hot spring and chowing down on a variety of special dishes!
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