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Why tempura so tempting to Japanese, foreigners

If you think tempura is just another fried food – think again. This quintessential Japanese cuisine dates back to the Edo Period (1603-1867) and is perhaps second only to sushi as Japan’s culinary contribution to the world.

Did you know?: Sea snakes Okinawa's precious food

Sea snakes are a precious food in Okinawa. A specific type of broth, “Iraboo jiru” (Sea snake broth), was thought of as a luxury dish that Okinawans would serve to distinguished guests during the time of the Ryukyu Kingdom.

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