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Harusame Noodle Salad
Harusame are the noodles made from potato starch or mung bean starch. Low in calories and excellent for salads and soups. This dish is something we always crave… Continue Reading
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Kakeibo – The Japanese Art of Saving Money
Modern payment technologies, such as debit cards and one-click payments, have made the physical act of spending money easy, sometimes so easy that it becomes dangerous because, while… Continue Reading
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Imperial Treasures – Symbols of Japan
Known as the Sanshu no Jingi 三種の神器, the Imperial Treasures of Japan consist of a sword , Kusanagi no Tsurugi (草薙劍), a Yasakani no Magatama jewel (八尺瓊曲玉) and… Continue Reading
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Calpis – The Summer Drink in Japan
In case you have never heard of Calpis, pronounced Karupisu in Japan, this is a milk-based drink that is highly appreciated in Japan. In other countries, it is… Continue Reading
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Daibutsu – Large Statutes of Buddha in Japan
As you probably know, Japan has Shintoism as its indigenous religion and at one point in its history it was influenced by Buddhism that came from China around… Continue Reading
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Top 12 Things That Make Japan Famous
Whoever you ask about the things that make Japan famous will usually give you a different answer, as it will depend on what the person is most interested… Continue Reading
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