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With so many food options available in Yamanashi, how do you decide what to eat? Here, we highlight the must-try eateries in the prefecture....
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So important are children in Japanese culture that they are celebrated in one of Japan’s five major festivals, Tango no Sekku. Taking place on May 5 every year, Tango no Sekku also marks the beginning...
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The intricate candy craft from Ameshin is made using only a pair of scissors and bare hands. Shinri Tezuka, a self-taught amezaiku craftsman, tells us why he decided to pick up this rare Japanese art ...
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Visit any casual Japanese eatery and, chances are, you’ll see a wide assortment of condiments placed before you. Most commonly, you’ll see wasabi, soy sauce, shichimi togarashi (seven-spice chilli pow...
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Cookbook author and food consultant Catherina Hosoi shares two recipes that showcase her love of Japanese cuisine. Seafood Takikomi Gohan Regular intake of barley – a rich source of fibre, potassiu...
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Japanese rice has a reputation for being expensive, but director of ThinkRice, Frank Quek, is hoping to change that mindset. ThinkRice is the first Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (A...
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Warabi mochi from Senjyuan Yoshimune Bite into history (literally!) with the warabi mochi (a bracken-starch dumpling) from Senjyuan Yoshimune. These gelatinous, sweets are made from a starch mixture ...
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Kashiya -Japanese sweets A teahouse specialising in traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi), at Kashiya, patrons can enjoy a number of snacks served with good quality tea. You’ll definitely have to mak...
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Nara has not one but THREE UNESCO World Heritage Sites. But they don’t just each point to one singular place or building, these three sites refer to a collection of monasteries and monuments, which, I...
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Surrounded by nature and UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a journey through Nara is bound to be a moving experience. Coming up, the sights you most definitely cannot miss. Here's an enchanted journey to N...
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Located less than an hour away by train from Osaka by train is a city steeped in history, and home to some of Japan’s oldest and largest temples. Welcome to the beautiful city of Nara, where fascinati...
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“When I first visited Japan, I was amazed by the dedication of the Japanese. Whether the dish is $5 or $5,000, there is a lot of pride that goes into preparing each dish. The chefs in Japan always do ...
