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The World of Japanese Bread Is as Vast as It Is Delicious
Japanese bread is loved by many around the world. Though bread isn’t really a traditional food item in Japan, that didn’t deter Japanese people from experimenting with it.
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Yokan: A Guide to the Traditional Japanese Jelly Candy
Yokan, a traditional Japanese jelly candy, is one of Japan’s oldest sweets. This block-shaped, translucent, subtly colored snack is unassuming in appearance but is a sophisticated Japanese dessert with countless variations appealing to modern tastes. This snack uses red bean paste, agar, and sugar, and it is one of the oldest in Japan’s line-up of…
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Exploring the Tropical Paradise of Okinawa
Taste the local flavors of beni imo, shikuwasa citrus, and more in our August box.
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Matcha: The Japanese Tea You Need To Get To Know
You may have heard of matcha. In recent years, the drink has become a popular choice in well known coffee shops. And it’s becoming an increasingly popular ingredient for sweets and desserts. But what is Matcha? Matcha is a fine green tea powder, most notably coming from Japan. Farmers first harvest, dry and separate the…
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A Japanese Snack Box Is the Perfect Corporate Gift Idea
Choosing a perfect gift requires some clever thought, but it can be tricky to come up with impressive corporate gift ideas. Gift giving in a business setting is in a unique social category, and although showing appreciation is still the aim, as with normal gift-giving, what is appropriate and what is not can be hard…
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What is Mochi, and How is it Made: A Guide!
For many Japanese, making mochi (glutinous rice cakes) is a time-honored tradition. As a variety of Japanese cakes made from sticky rice dough, mochi comes in many different shapes and flavors.