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A Beginner’s Guide to Sento
by guest writer Stephanie Crohin (sento journalis)Sento or public bathhouses are an attractive part of the history of Tokyo, and fortunately th...
Order a Cocktail from a Monk at Vow's Bar in Nakano
by guest writer Laura Loss"Why," asked the Japanese man sitting at the counter, absently st...
Osechi—the New Year’s Cuisine with Ingredients Said to Attract Good Luck
by SHUN GATEOriginally published December 2016The main food associated with Japan’s New Year i...
One Bowl Wonders: Six Classic Japanese Rice Bowls
The rice bowl. Simple yet satisfying, these meals started gaining popularity outside of their native A...
A Once-in-a-lifetime Experience—a Taste of Japan
by SHUN GATEOriginally published October 2016The taste and look of Japanese sweets, each one hand-cra...
13 Ways You Can Enjoy Yuzu, Japan's Favourite Citrus Fruit
by guest writer Laura LossYou might want to look again: that’s not a lemon, it’s a yuzu! Fir...
Amezaiku from Asakusa Amezaiku Ameshin
by SHUN GATE Originally published July 2016 Amezaiku is the name given to a traditional form of confecti...
Making Tofu In Downtown Tokyo
by SHUN GATEOriginally published January 2016 As a high-protein, low-fat health food, tofu is gaining ...
Matcha Tea From Master Craftsmen
by SHUN GATEOriginally published February 2016 Uji matcha tea is made in the southern region of Kyoto Pr...
Bento: Japan's Food Culture in a Box
by SHUN GATEOriginally published April 2016 The bento box is an essential part of Japanese culture. The...
ShuShu: Japanese SAKE Stories
Usually called "sake" abroad, nihonshu has played an important role in Japanese society si...
