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Edamame: Japan's Favorite Snack
Did you know that even edamame have a season in Japan—and that it changes based on the region? And have you ever wondered how to make edamame at home? Read on!
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Taste Ichiju-Sansai in a Real Japanese Home!
KitchHike is a great site for experiencing local food on your travels, right in the kitchens of local cooks! Here are some fantastic 'ichiju-sansai' meal option from cooks all around Japan.
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Buddhism Through the Stomach
A Buddhist monk shares his religion through cooking and cookbooks.
Feel like trying real Japanese food ("washoku")? Go to a local house and enjoy Japanese homemade meals!