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Delicious Fermented Foods Unique to Japan
Fermentation is a technique that is used all around the world to preserve food and drinks and to give a new flavor to what we consume. Japan has some originally Japanese fermented foods and drinks that are all good for your health and stamina.
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Enjoy Japanese food that is fun to look at in a virtual way!
Japanese cuisine is known for being one of the most delectable cuisines in the world. Now you can’t travel here to taste it for yourself, take our virtual tour of Japanese food, the next best thing.
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Tsukiji and Toyosu: the Tokyo Fish Markets
In 2018, the fish market and the wholesale markets moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu. Some of the restaurants and shops stayed behind in Tsukiji, but the beloved tuna auction has moved.
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Wasabi | Seasonings that are stimulating and add depth of flavor
Whether you like the spicy and intense flavor of wasabi or not, many Japanese dishes contain this green condiment. Do you know why Japanese people started eating wasabi?
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Soy Sauce | The Secret to Delicious Japanese Cuisine
Soy sauce is an indispensable ingredient for Japanese cooking. The origins of soy sauce can be found in China, where they used salt and a base of fruit, vegetables, or grains to pickle foods so they could be kept longer.
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The Sushi Train: Kaiten Sushi | Easy and delicious Japanese sushi
Sushi has been the most popular Japanese food worldwide ever since the California Roll was invented in the United States. The inside-out roll was created by a Japanese chef in the 1960’s. But how do they eat sushi in Japan?
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Otaru, Hokkaido | Wall Street of the North
Otaru makes for a great day trip from Sapporo, or a nice stop along the way for those traveling to ski resort Niseko. The glassworks shops, coffee shops, restaurants, and shops are located in traditional buildings.
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Bento Boxes | A box full of deliciousness and love
Bento is the Japanese word for a meal served in a box. Bentos form an integral part of Japanese food culture, which cannot be simply traced from a packed meal.
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Popular Japanese Dishes from Osaka
To Japanese people, Osaka is known as the capital of gastronomy. Some of Japan’s most popular dishes were born and bred in Osaka and spread out into the rest of the country from here.
