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If there is one symbol of seasonal food, Japan’s wagashi must be it. Wagashi is the collective term for the delicate Japanese confections that come in a myriad of shapes, colours, forms and flavours. ...
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Like many seasoned foodies in Singapore, you’ll have noticed a plethora of Japanese omakase restaurants springing up in recent years. This particular style of Japanese dining, literally meaning “I lea...
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Sunset. We are spearfishing in the middle of Lake Hamana, one of Japan’s largest lagoons. Around us, the calm, shallow waters of the lagoon gently lap against our boat as the evening light shimmers. B...
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What to take home from Hamamatsu. Music to our ears You can’t leave Hamamatsu without a music box. And you can find a treasure trove at the gift shop at the Hamanako Orgel Museum. Our favour...
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Wondering where to have lunch, tea or dinner in Hamamatsu? We’ve got you sorted. Treat yourself! Restaurant Doman You’ve heard of superfoods, packed with nutrition and great for your health....
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Sights, sounds for the soul. Getting cultured in the city of music, Hamamatsu. Ryoun-ji With its elegant rock and waterfall gardens, Ryoun-ji is a beautiful place of worship. This tranquil tem...
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Halfway between Osaka and Tokyo, Hamamatsu in Shizuoka Prefecture makes a great launchpad for food adventures, fun things to do and much more. You’ll find lots of food adventures to embark on when yo...
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As winter turns to spring, cherry trees start to blossom, but Japan has much more to offer than sakura. Cherry blossoms Recommended Spot: Odawara Castle in Odawara, Kanagawa Season: March t...
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Whitegrass Head Chef Takuya Yamashita Takuya Yamashita moved to Singapore last May after taking over from celebrated Australian chef Sam Aisbett at Whitegrass. He started his career at 21 in Aux Prov...
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Sustainability is a buzzword in the food business these days, but to restaurateur and seafood importer Tan Ken Loon, it is a bit of a dirty word. “Sustainability is what we believe in and not a market...
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Think of springtime in Japan and cherry blossoms come to mind. The sakura flower after all is the country’s national bloom. But after sakura season peaks from late March to early April, that’s when on...
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COOK RICE the Japanese way The history of rice production in Japan is an old one. In fact, the Japanese began to cultivate rice more than 3,000 years ago, with the skill brought over from China then ...
