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Aizu: Walking in footsteps of samurai warriors

Aizu, in Fukushima Prefecture’s western side, is a wonderful region.

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Taste of Japan: Enjoy grilled eel in Tokyo’s Ueno District

Unagi grilled eel is a Japanese delicacy that is known as the taste of Edo (old Tokyo). Its price, at somewhere between 5,000 to 7,000 yen (about $35-47), also means it is a meal often reserved for special occasions.

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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese Lesson: Are you hungry?

If you think you are stressed out, you might want to ask yourself this phrase

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VIDEO: Japan Kitchen: Cookin’ up Kabocha Korokke

Kabocha korokke, is a common and very popular bento meal item.

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Yakiniku, delightful fusion with Korean BBQ and sad history behind it

Yakiniku, known as Japanese BBQ, is a delightful fusion of Korean and Japanese flavors, originating from Korean BBQ.

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VIDEO: Exploring Japan: A pleasant autumn stroll in scenic Iida City

Situated in the valley between Japan’s Chuo and Southern Alps, Iida is a tiny, but scenic castle city with plenty of natural and historical attractions.

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Celebrate holidays in Japan with your favorite Mexican dishes

Living in Japan, there are many times when I miss my mom’s cooking.

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My Paradise: A taste of Thailand by tuktuk

When you’re short on time or just exhausted, say after traveling around two different countries in two weeks, a tour provides the opportunity to escape some of the planning part and get right to the adventure. It’s even better if you end up in a small group.

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Taste of Japan: Oden, Japan's scrumptious winter soul food

It is a meal of boiling things like chopped radish and eggs, or tasty chikuwa fish cakes in a soy sauce or kombu soup stock for a long time to gain flavor.

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Easy Japanese recipes! Cooking oden - Japanese hot pot

Welcome to the first of a series of articles spotlighting select Japanese recipes from the new anime series, Isekai Izakaya Nobu!

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VIDEO: Taste of Spain: Recipe for paella

On a day in mid-October, I tried cooking paella, a Spanish dish for the first time.

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The best Japanese citrus fruits to eat

Full flavor profiles and serving recommendations

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Wasabi: 13 curious things you never knew about Japan’s most famous condiment!

Love it or hate it, wasabi is one of the more well-known condiments served with Japanese cooking, most commonly served with sushi.

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My Paradise: Solo adventure in Phu Quoc, Vietnam

Phu Quoc, the biggest island in Vietnam, is known for its white-sand beaches, turquoise water and hiking trails.

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