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Sakura Flavors at Home
Sakura are the famous Japanese cherry blossoms that bloom each spring — the Pacific Northwest and Seattle...
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What is Donburi?
Literally translating to “bowl”, donburi is commonly understood as a Japanese rice bowl dish.
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Making a Traditional Japanese Breakfast at Home
It typically consists of soup, rice, a main dish, and a few small sides — following the...
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Winter Wagashi & Holiday Sweets
Around the world, wherever winters are cold and dark, traditions—both old and new—have emerged to make the...
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What is Otoshi?
In Japan, izakayas are a common establishment that have existed, depending on your definition, for hundreds of...
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
The Japanese tea ceremony, also known as chanoyu or chado, is an intimate way to not just...
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Japanese Comfort Foods for Cold Weather
Japan is home to some of the most comforting of comfort foods. With many of its regions...
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Celebrating Obon
Celebrated for over a thousand years, Obon is a Japanese Buddhist tradition observed every summer. Historically tied...
Tanabata Star Festival: History, Traditions and Festive Foods to Try
Held on either July 7 or August 7, depending on whether the solar or lunar calendar is...
A Guide to Japanese Flavors
In Japanese cooking, so much of the cuisine is based on layering different flavors to create complexity...
How to Make Onigiri
Onigiri dates back to the Yayoi period at least 2,000 years ago in Japan. Archaeologists have even...
Game Day, the Uwajimaya Way!
This year, level up your Game Day spread with four Asian-inspired recipes.