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Taste of Japan: Enjoy authentic Sichuan mapo tofu in Ginza

Kamonka serves up delicious Chinese dishes in a beautiful dining hall just a five-minute walk from Ginza Station of both Tokyo Metro’s Hibiya and Chiyoda-lines.

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Taste of Japan: Challenge your spice levels at Akihabara’s Ethiopian Curry Kitchen

Nestled among Akihabara’s many shops, cafés, arcades and electronic shops, you’ll find many curry and ramen restaurants to keep you well fed at cheap prices.

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Don’t get dispirited amid declining trend of hi-spirited chuhai in Japan

Changes are brewing among the infamous ready-to-drink alcohol beverages found at local supermarket and convenience stores in Japan.

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Taste of Japan: Satisfy your soy sauce cravings at Chiba’s Kikkoman factory

I can’t live without soy sauce. I can’t help but sprinkle it on virtually anything. From sushi, tempura and other Japanese dishes to rib steak, cutlet, pasta and even, salads, soy sauce is a must regardless of what I’m eating.

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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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Japan Kitchen: Easy recipe for Japanese tempura

Tempura used to be a dish that required great skill and experience.

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Taste of Japan: Enjoy Indian cuisine at Roti Boti near Camp Zama

Located in the busy shopping and restaurant district in front of Sobudai-mae Station, Roti Boti is a popular Indian restaurant that serves up authentic northern Indian dishes.

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MY FAVES: Local foods of cities hosting U.S. bases in Japan

Visiting a new place for the first time can make for some exciting discoveries. One of these is especially true when trying the local food for the first time.

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Exploring Japan: Slurp on superb soba noodles in Hakone

Hakone is a beautiful town in a mountainous region in Japan with many attractions for you to enjoy, including zip-lining, museums, shrines and temples, traditional Japanese inns and hot springs.

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Taste of Japan: 8 Japanese foods even picky foreigners love

Japanese food is absolutely amazing, but it’s also completely different in taste, presentation, and texture from dishes in many Western countries.

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Easy Oyakodon Recipe: How to make Japan's definitive donburi dish!

While trips remain off in the future, you can easily reminisce about your Japan journeys with authentic Japanese dishes at home!

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5 sweets from Hokkaido's legendary confectioner, 'Rokkatei'

When it comes to confectionery souvenir brands from Hokkaido, Rokkatei stands out amongst the rest.

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Taste of Japan: 3 'Gotochi Ramen' noodle shops in Tokyo

There are countless types of ramen in Japan. Some popular flavors include soy sauce (shoyu), miso, salt, tonkotsu (pork bone broth), and seafood just to name a few.

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Enjoy Korean flavor at Macchan in Tokyo’s Seoul district

If you live in Japan and want to experience Seoul without taking a trip to South Korea, visit Shin-Okubo in Tokyo.

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