If you’ve ever had California sushi rolls, you’ve definitely liked the flavor of pink and juicy imitation crab sticks. When I first started eating sushi, I thought the crab sticks were actual crab meat until a Japanese acquaintance told me they were imitation crab meat, called as Kanikamai in Japanese. What Is Kanikama? Kanikama is […]
If you’re one of the rare individuals who hasn’t tried this fantastic meal, you might be wondering what the cheap packs of dry noodles you ate in college have to do with high-end restaurant menus. However, those microwaveable noodles bear little similarity to the ones served in noodle restaurants throughout the world. In reality, today’s
If you have recently begun your Japanese cooking and are puzzled at the mention of shoyu, then you need not worry anymore because this article will tell you all about it! What Is Shoyu? Shoyu is a generic name for Japanese-style soy sauces produced from fermented soybeans, salt, wheat, and water. They are often thin
Futon mattresses are becoming increasingly popular all around the world. They offer great comfort and support, but they also come at a price. But what exactly is a futon? And how do you care for your futon? In this article, we’ll explore what a futon mattress is (see also ‘Are Futons Good For Your Back?‘),
The world of anime and manga is wide-reaching and encapsulates many famous stories and franchises. As such, it can often be difficult to keep up with all of the various terminologies, and exactly what they all mean. One very common terminology thrown about in the world of anime and manga is ‘Doujinshi’. You’re probably reading
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Shio ramen is a Japanese noodle soup dish that originated from the city of Hiroshima. The name literally means “salt water ramen” because the broth is usually flavored with salt water. This dish is considered a classic food in Japan, and there are several variations of shio ramen. For example, you can order tonkotsu (pork
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Alcohol. Most cultures have one type of it. Whether it be the cool, creamy stouts of Ireland, the sharp, dry wines of Australia, or the toddy from India. However, the further east you go, the less the alcohol is a kind of heavy beer guzzling kind and more of a sipping drink. This is particularly
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You might have heard about the Japanese Archipelago which consists of Okinawa, Kyushu, Hokkaido, Shikoku and Honshu which form the five main islands of Japan, but did you know that there are even more? Whilst these five islands include some of the well-known cities people like to visit which are still considered to be part
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Ikura is a Japanese seafood delicacy that has become very popular over the last decade. The name comes from the Japanese word for “salmon roe”, or caviar. This fishy treat is usually served cold, and is often eaten raw. Ikura is low in calories and rich in omega 3 fatty acids, vitamin D, and protein.
It rhymes and sounds like a secret password, but is it true? If you are planning on going to Japan you may want to get yourself informed on the climate in the east, over here in the US it can be hard to imagine life over there, but they have seasons just like everyone else.
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