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Akakura Red Fried Noodles A hop and a skip away from the Akakura ski centre, this comforting noodle dish is just what the doctor ordered after a challenging day on the slopes. Shiso leaves and Japane...
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Kaiseki is a traditional multi-course Japanese dinner that also refers to the collection of skills and techniques that go into the preparation of such meals. A traditional kaiseki meal often focuses o...
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We’ve been told not to play with our food, but bento artist Keisuke Umeda breaks these rules by creating beautiful, yet whimsical works of art that are just as edible. And while bento sets may be a co...
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French-inspired bakery Patisserie G, shares with us her journey learning more about this Japanese rice wine. When I started Patisserie G, I knew I wanted an alcoholic aspect to the place. However...
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Shoyu-koji, or soy sauce malt, is soy sauce that has been fermented again with koji (rice malt that has been treated with the fermentation culture, Aspergillus oryzae). We use this ingredient all year...
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As the temperature drops during autumn in Japan, there are plenty of reasons for gourmands to rejoice. Not only will the tastiest fish make their return to the colder waters up north, autumn is also t...
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Metalware and cutlery from the Tsubame-Sanjo Regional Industries Promotion Center This centre is where manufacturers from all over Tsubame and Sanjo showcase their wares, so whether you’re after fi...
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In Japan, salt is not just a condiment used to add flavour to food. The Japanese have created a wide variety of salts to complement and enhance the flavour of various ingredients. Here’s a look at som...
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Authentic teppanyaki cooking is more than fancy theatrics; three chefs show us what it takes to be the true masters of the teppan. There is no denying that Singaporeans love Japanese cuisine,...
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For those looking to escape the hectic hustle and bustle of city life, it doesn’t get much better than Joetsu region in Niigata prefecture. Joetsu region was united by the lord Kenshin Uesugi in the m...
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“I stayed in Japan for two years when I was 13. During that time, I helped out at my mum’s Taiwanese restaurant in Kofu, Yamanashi Prefecture. That was how I was first exposed to the sheer variety of ...
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The Joetsu-Myoko area has plenty to offer regardless of whether you’re a history and culture buff, a sports fanatic looking to test your mettle on the slopes, or a leisure traveller looking to kick ba...
