Sugamo, also referred to as the “Harajuku for Grannies,” for their predominant sixty and over population has a lot of charm and history. The neighborhood is famously known for its shopping street Jizo Dori, which dates back to the Edo period. The street has temples, shrines, […]
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It’s chewy, soft, slightly sticky, and sometimes has sweet fillings. It also pairs deliciously with green tea (matcha included) and is considered one of Japan’s oldest, traditional desserts. Have you guessed it yet? You’re CORRECT! It’s Mochi (もち)! Considered a sub-group of Wagashi in Japan (confections), […]
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You might expect a yellow cake to be banana or lemon-flavored, but surprisingly it might not be. It’s not sweet at all, but a very subtle taste of honey is hidden in a fluffy yellow sponge cake. It is very simple to make with minimal ingredients […]
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Do you like cakes? In Japan, January 6th became Cake Day, starting in 1879 when Ueno’s Fugetsudo was the first to advertise cakes in the Tokyo Nichi Nichi Shimbun (Japanese newspaper). Fugetsudo’s history began in 1747 when the first owner, Kiueimon Osumi, arrived in Edo. Later […]
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Today, we will be getting to know OMUSUBI Cake, a company from Osaka that makes onigiri…or that’s what it looks like, but it’s actually cake! The pastries come in a triangular shape just like the rice balls sold in stores, and there is a great variety […]
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On December 1, the Omotenashi Selection was announced. This selection is made to reflect the spirit and excellence of Japanese hospitality (‘Omotenashi’ in Japanese). It is exclusively given to products and services that show the unique charms of Japan that should be shared with the world, […]
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Having lived in New Zealand for more than four years and travelled to several other countries, I’ve become aware of the kinds of bread that are only available in Japan. Although not a traditional Japanese food, authentic and unique Japanese bread are definitely worth giving a […]
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Halloween, celebrated on October 31st of each year, is the only holiday where you can dress up like a monster, have fun carving pumpkins, and celebrate the spooky season. Halloween foods are a big part of the holiday, and there are many different traditional and regional […]
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Crispy, crunchy, can be savoury or sweet. What am I referring to? The Japanese Senbei that is! Brings back memories of 2018 where I made an awesome Japanese friend on campus, who then gave me Japanese snacks to enjoy before she headed back home. Among these […]
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Snacks have been pivotal in showing the constant creativity within Japanese culture and have had a deep historical significance as well. For example, take a look at the role of snacks in Sado or the Japanese tea ceremony as well as the role of wagashi in […]
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