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What does recent Japanese local cuisine “Harako-meshi” taste like?

In Japan, there's a type of station bento box, commonly known as "Ekiben." There are various kinds, including many that ...
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Funa-zushi (Fermented Crusian Carp): Exploring the Origins of Japanese Sushi

What image comes to mind when you hear the word sushi? Perhaps it's fresh tuna, yellowtail, sea urchin, or salmon roe de...
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Masu Zushi:Vinegar-Marinated Trout Pressed Sushi

In the world of traditional Japanese river fish cuisine, eel kabayaki is undoubtedly the most famous. Indeed, kabayaki i...
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Where can you encounter live ayu (sweetfish) in the vicinity of Tokyo?

Many visitors to Japan often choose Tokyo as their destination. As for me, I wish for as many people as possible to see ...
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Kabayaki: ‘柏屋四郎衛門 -Kashiwaya Shirouemon- ‘ Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture

Let's talk about a special eel shop in Fujioka City, Gunma Prefecture, worth visiting. Their kabayaki eel is so fluffy t...
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Salmon Sushi: “やまべ鮭寿司 -Yamabe Syake Sushi- ” at Sapporo Station.

My home is located in Saitama Prefecture in the Kanto region of Japan, while my wife's family hails from Hokkaido. Conse...
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Kabayaki (Japanese Grilled Eel) : ‘江もり -Emori- ‘ Hanyu City, Saitama Prefecture

Saitama Prefecture, not bordered by any sea, holds a unique place in Japan's culinary landscape. Let's delve into a slic...
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Why are freshwater fish uncommon in Japan?

My answer to this question is "because the catch is small, it does not circulate." In rivers, unlike the sea, it is not ...
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Top 3 Most Popular Freshwater-Fish Dishes in Japan

When thinking of Japanese fish cuisine, what comes to your mind? Most likely, sushi and sashimi, the quintessential choi...