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Sakai, Osaka: Home to the Best Japanese Knives!
Sakai, Osaka is one of Japan’s most prestigious knife-making regions. Its storied history and many artisans have culminated in hōchō (kitchen knives) used by chefs worldwide in professional restaurants and home kitchens. Join us as we take a closer look at Sakai knives, the reasons for their popularity, and some of the city’s premier knife-making…
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Sakuraco January 2022 Reviewer Contest Winners Announced!
Thank you to everyone who has submitted the review! Hello, Sakuraco family! How’s everyone doing these days? We certainly hope you guys are healthy and well! Without further ado, let’s see who wins our January 2022 Reviewer Contest on the lists below: Congratulations to all of the winners! Our team will get in touch with…
February 17, 2022
Food & Drink
What Is Soba? A Guide To Japanese Buckwheat Noodles
Soba noodles take a back seat to ramen as a Japanese culinary export, but they are hugely popular across Japan with many local variations.
February 17, 2022
Food & Drink
Japan’s Bamboo Shoots: Dishes, History & Symbolism
Called ‘takenoko’ in Japanese, bamboo shoots aren’t just for crafts or construction, but are one of many seasonal foods in Japan.
February 11, 2022
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Five Traditional Japanese Sweets to Enjoy in Spring
Spring’s bright colors feature prominently in Japanese sweets, with cherry blossom pink particularly popular during sakura season.
February 09, 2022
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What are Hina Dolls? A Guide to Japan’s Hinamatsuri
Otherwise known as Girls’ Day, or ‘Hina Matsuri’ in Japanese, the colorful festival Dolls’ Festival has been celebrated on March 3rd every year since the Heian Period (794-1192).
February 08, 2022
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A Guide to Japan’s Shinto Shrines & Temples
Coming to Japan also means coming to the world of Shinto. There are about 80,000 shrines dedicated to 8 million Shinto gods throughout the country of cherry blossoms.
February 07, 2022
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