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Time to vote for the Best of the Pacific 2019

The holidays are behind us and it’s time once again to turn your attention to the yearly tradition unlike any other – Best of the Pacific voting season!
For the past 18 years, our annual Best of the Pacific magazine has been the authority on the best places YOU need to go in the Pacific. How do we know? Because you told us so!
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It’s a fruit… it’s a vegetable… it’s a SUPERFOOD!

Just as in America, superfoods are currently a trendy topic in Japan.
 
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The magic green stuff

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.”
 
About 800 hundred years later, his words have been proven right by science.
 
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Restaurant Alleys in Tokyo: Omoide-Yokocho - the Corner of Memories

During World War II, the shopping area at Shinjuku station's West gate was completely destroyed.
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Greek Salad recipes

Greek salad is one of my absolute favorite dishes. It’s both hearty and fresh, sweet and salty – such depth of flavor.
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30-Minute Egyptian Koshary Bowls recipes

What is Koshary you ask? It’s Egypt’s national dish. It’s Egyptian street food. It’s Egyptian comfort food.
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Simple snacks rich in protein

I know how important it is for you to consume an adequate amount of protein while building muscle. Sometimes it’s hard to prepare non-repetitive meals that meet your protein consumption. However, it’s much simpler that it really looks.
 
Photo courtesy of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Japan
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Sesame Street donuts hit the streets of Japan

Grab your favorite Sesame Street characters in donut form starting today.
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Let the exotic, erotic foods of Japan 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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Why you fall in love with Japanese curry

Most of my foreign friends tell me they didn’t know how much Japanese love curry until they came to Japan. Well, not only do we love it, but we actually have a very deep-rooted curry culture.
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Ramen: Serving it up in an instant in Japan

It’s lunchtime and you’re looking for something quick and cheap to eat. But you have your eyes and mind set on either a big bowl of noodles, a hamburger, or curry and rice. Not to worry, you’re in Japan and all of these meals can be made instantly at the fraction of the cost of a regular meal. 
Photo courtesy of Ten-ichi
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Ten-ichi near Sasebo Naval Base offers tasty tempura

Founded 54 years ago, Ten-ichi is known as one of the oldest tempura restaurants in Sasebo.
This tiny shop can accommodate only 10 people at the counter at one time.
“In this tiny space, I feel I can manage everything myself, and it helps to me concentrate on cooking,” says Akira Akashi, owner of Ten-ichi.
Photos by Nano Betts
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Places to Eat in Kanazawa

Bountiful produce coupled with the wizardry of local chefs have earned Kanazawa a world-wide reputation as one of the best culinary destinations in Japan.
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Kurayoshi (Tsuyu Yakisoba)

Japanese restaurant Kurayoshi, housed in traditional building built nearly 200 years ago, is a popular eatery offering a variety of local dishes, such as soba noodles, sushi and tempura.
Photos by Takahiro Takiguchi
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Wrap up your one-day Shinagawa stroll at T.Y. Harbor Brewery & Restaurant

Don’t miss wonderful views of the Tokyo coastal area from the monorail that runs through Shinagawa. Take a 10-15-minute walk from the aquarium to Ohi Keibajo-mae station to find this unique train.
Seats on the monorail are installed on the center of train, which enables you to enjoy the impressive views of Tokyo coastal area.
Suship dinner course. Photos by Vicki L. Beyer
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SUSHIP: A floating world of fine dining in Japan

During the Edo Period (1615-1868), a concept and imagined universe entitled ukiyo, or “the floating world”, made its way throughout the country.