New Year Celebrations in Japan
New Year Day is an important day.
The Japanese New Year celebration is called Shogatsu, and New Year’s Day is called Gantan.
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- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
Benefits of Gobo Tea
Originally brought to Japan from China, Burdock root (known as Gobo in Japan) has since been integrated into different products which...
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- Sep 2, 2022
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Japanese Dining Etiquette
Planning your next trip to Japan? Here’s some basic dining etiquette/social norms to take note of.
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- Jun 17, 2022
- 1 min
What is Kaminabe Zen?
During the winter season in Japan, hot pots are one of the popular choices as everyone gather at the dining table to enjoy the cooked...
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- Apr 26, 2022
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What is Miso?
A traditional fermented soybean paste commonly used in Japanese cooking and soups, miso offers the unique umami taste which can’t be...
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- Mar 1, 2022
- 1 min
What is Gobo?
Otherwise known as Burdock root, Gobo is a popular root vegetable that is used in Japanese cooking. The rough skin is usually covered in...
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- Dec 31, 2021
- 2 min
What is Teishoku and why it is one of the most underrated Japanese cuisine?
When it comes to Japanese cuisine, 3 types of food come to mind : sushi, ramen and donburi. However, Teishoku is also another staple food...
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