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Fun Link Friday: Japanese Landmarks. Medium: Curry-Rice.

Posted on August 7, 2015 by LM

Clever tourism writing is hard to come by, but this tour of Japan via curry-rice sculptures with both instructions and links to places to stay near those sites is a treat. (Let’s not talk about lumping Hokuriku in with Kanto, … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Sushi bath towels

Posted on June 5, 2015 by Paula

Summer is upon us! If you’re not in Japan getting pummeled by the early days of the rainy season, that is. So get your sunblock out and your bath towels ready. If you’re lucky, they’ll be towels designed ingeniously to … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: The Town that Inspired Spirited Away’s Food

Posted on February 28, 2015 by LM

If you love the cinematic meals of Studio Ghibli, head over to Munchies for a tour of Jiufen, Taiwan, the town that inspired the iconic food scenes of Spirited Away. The side-by-side comparison shots are a wonderful addition to the … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Regional Ramen of Japan

Posted on January 16, 2015 by Paula

If there’s one thing you always need in a chilly Japan winter, it’s ramen. This week Lucky Peach posted a great little article on the regional ramen types of Japan, which is a neat guide to what goes into these … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Grated Daikon Sculptures in Nabe

Posted on November 14, 2014 by LM

Let Masanori Kobo teach you how to play with your food this winter with his grated daikon sculptures in nabe. Kono sculpted the grated radish into the shape of a polar bear, added a bit of seaweed for eyes and nose … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Crochet yourself a delicious meal

Posted on September 26, 2014 by Paula

Japan is famous for its obsession with fake food, but step outside your plastic comfort zone and get your crochet needle ready for this delicious looking bowl of fake ramen, brought to you with a full “how to” by Youtube … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Rice cooker baked cinnamon apples!

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Paula

Tis the season! Decorations for Halloween are coming out and it’s finally getting cooler. For those of you in Japan, it’s just about the time you start craving the kind of treats we love about fall. Luckily for us, Rocket … Continue reading →

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Fun Link Friday: Wagashi Designs from Nature

Posted on August 22, 2014 by LM

Japan’s wagashi (和菓子) are gorgeous gems of anko, mochi, and sugar. Get a look at how nature translates into sweets on Spoon & Tamago‘s review of Nakamura Hajime’s wagashi and nature photos from his website and book Wagashi. 

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Fun Link Friday: The Secret Science Behind Japanese Food Pairings

Posted on June 27, 2014 by LM

Why does sushi taste so good with wasabi? Why is edamame such a popular beer snack? Graham Nelson explores the science behind popular Japanese food pairings over on Spoon & Tamago. Check it out here.

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Fun Link Friday: All About Tsukemono

Posted on June 20, 2014 by LM

Miki Kawasaki just published a gorgeously photographed guide to tsukemono (漬け物) on Serious Eats. The article covers the history and purpose of tsukemono as well as the how they’re made and how to serve them. Japanese pickles—known collectively as tsukemono—can easily go unnoticed as … Continue reading →

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