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Spinach and Corn with Teriyaki Sauce
Teriyaki Itame
The charred soy sauce gives off a rich fragrance, making for a delightful side-dish. A simple recipe prepared in a single pan. Remember t...
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Chicken Wings with Teriyaki Butter
Tebasaki Teriyaki Butter
This is a dish with a sweet teriyaki flavor and butter for a rich taste. It goes well with rice. The butter that is added afterwards reta...
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Large Takoyaki with Tofu
Large Takoyaki
This is a large Takoyaki in the shape of Okonomiyaki (vegetable & meat pancake), made in a frying pan. As one of the main ingredients...
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![10 Ingredient Vegan Salad with Miso Onion Dressing]()
10 Ingredient Vegan Salad with Miso Onion Dressing
Vegan Salad Miso Onion Dressing Zoe
We introduce a salad that goes well with miso vinaigrette! Both vegetarians and vegans can enjoy this salad since it does not use any ani...
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![Miso Onion Vinaigrette]()
Miso Onion Vinaigrette
Miso Onion Dressing
“No miso, no Japanese cuisine!”, is not an understatement; miso is a huge part of Japan’s food culture. When one thinks...
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![Sweet Potato and Soy Milk Zenzai]()
Sweet Potato and Soy Milk Zenzai
Satsumaimo to Tonyu no Zenzai
This is an easy-to-make Japanese dessert that you can whip up in the microwave. Adding soy milk delivers a mellow taste to the zenzai. Yo...
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![Umeboshi Made with Zip-lock bags]()
Umeboshi Made with Zip-lock bags
Umeboshi
You can make homemade umeboshi easily with one simple step by leaving it in a zipper bag after preparation. Add the umeboshi into a rice...
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![Poke Bowl]()
Poke Bowl
This recipe with kanikama (imitation crab meat or crab sticks), avocado, cucumber, and other California roll ingredients, are arranged to...
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![Shoyu Ramen]()
Shoyu Ramen
Niboshi Ramen
We want to introduce this recipe for mild soy sauce-based ramen with soup stock made from dried anchovy and with plenty of umami flavor. ...
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![The Best Places in Japan for Cooking Enthusiasts]()
Umami library
The Best Places in Japan for Cooking Enthusiasts
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a food lover's paradise. Not only are there restaurants, pubs, and cafes for eating and drinking, but...
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![Foreign Dishes that Found a Home in Japan]()
Umami library
Foreign Dishes that Found a Home in Japan
There are many dishes that originated overseas, but have now established themselves as Japanese cuisine. How were these dishes introduced...
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![Japan's Food Trends in 2021]()
Umami magazine
Japan's Food Trends in 2021
Food trends in Japan change at a rapid pace. Especially with the widespread use of social media, an unknown dessert or dish will suddenly...
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![Food Culture of Kyushu and the Okinawa Region]()
Umami library
Food Culture of Kyushu and the Okinawa Region
The Kyushu-Okinawa region includes Okinawa and Fukuoka, both of which are popular destinations for foreign tourists. Industries that make...
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![The Charm of Shikoku's Traditional Foods]()
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The Charm of Shikoku's Traditional Foods
Shikoku is a fascinating region blessed with nature with both the sea and mountains. There are many places where idilic natural settings ...
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![The Rich Food Culture of the Chugoku region]()
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The Rich Food Culture of the Chugoku region
The Chugoku region, surrounded by the sea, is located at the western end of Honshu. It is also a region with large variations in topograp...
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![Okonomiyaki Recipe (お好み焼き)]()
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Okonomiyaki Recipe (お好み焼き)
Okonomiyaki is one of the most popular soul foods in Japan, especially in Osaka, where they take particular pride in how it is made. Okonomiyaki can be described as an unsweetened savory panc...
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![Omurice Recipe - Omelet Rice (オムライス)]()
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Omurice Recipe - Omelet Rice (オムライス)
Omurice is a dish of stir fried rice seasoned with ketchup and wrapped in an egg omelet. It is one of the most popular dishes in Western style restaurants in Japan: what the Japanese call &qu...
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![Japanese Curry Recipe (カレーライス)]()
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Japanese Curry Recipe (カレーライス)
Have you ever tried Japanese curry rice? When it comes to Japanese cuisine, sushi and ramen are probably the most famous. But just like those dishes, curry is also a very popular menu item in...
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![The Best Places in Japan for Cooking Enthusiasts]()
Umami library
The Best Places in Japan for Cooking Enthusiasts
Tokyo, the capital of Japan, is a food lover's paradise. Not only are there restaurants, pubs, and cafes for eating and drinking, but there is also a wide variety of cooking tools and app...
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![Foreign Dishes that Found a Home in Japan]()
Umami library
Foreign Dishes that Found a Home in Japan
There are many dishes that originated overseas, but have now established themselves as Japanese cuisine. How were these dishes introduced to Japan and how did they evolve into what they are t...
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![Fluffy Rice Flour Pancakes]()
Fluffy Rice Flour Pancakes
Kome-ko Pancakes
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![Sweet Potato and Soy Milk Zenzai]()
Sweet Potato and Soy Milk Zenzai
Satsumaimo to Tonyu no Zenzai
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![Rice Flour Castella Sponge Cake]()
Rice Flour Castella Sponge Cake
Castella
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![Gluten-free Matcha Basque Cheesecake]()
Gluten-free Matcha Basque Cheesecake
Matcha Basque Cheesecake
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![Chocolate Coffee Frappe]()
Chocolate Coffee Frappe
Kanten Frappe
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![Basic Course Red Bean Paste]()
Basic Course Red Bean Paste
Anko (Tsubu An)
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![Carrot Cake with Rice Flour]()
Carrot Cake with Rice Flour
Kome-ko Ninjin Cake
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![Matcha Green Tea Chiffon Cake]()
Matcha Green Tea Chiffon Cake
Matcha Chiffon Cake
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![Tofu Chocolate Cake]()
Tofu Chocolate Cake
Tofu Choco Cake
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![Soy Milk Rice Flour Muffins]()
Soy Milk Rice Flour Muffins
Kome-ko Muffins
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![Cold Corn Cream Soba Noodles]()
Cold Corn Cream Soba Noodles
Tsumetai Corn Cream Soba
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![Shoyu Ramen]()
Shoyu Ramen
Niboshi Ramen
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![Chilled Carbonara with Tofu]()
Chilled Carbonara with Tofu
Reisei Carbonara
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![Chilled Champon Noodles]()
Chilled Champon Noodles
Hiyashi Champon
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![Stir-fried Udon Noodles]()
Stir-fried Udon Noodles
Yaki Udon
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![Japanese-Style Soupless Ramen]()
Japanese-Style Soupless Ramen
Shiru-nashi Ramen
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![Handmade Udon Noodles]()
Handmade Udon Noodles
Teuchi Udon
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![Japanese Style Tomato Spaghetti]()
Japanese Style Tomato Spaghetti
Napolitan
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![Udon Noodles with Deep Fried Tofu]()
Udon Noodles with Deep Fried Tofu
Kitsune Udon
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![Chilled Noodles with Sesame Sauce]()
Chilled Noodles with Sesame Sauce
Goma-dare Somen
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![Japanese Noodle Soup Base]()
Japanese Noodle Soup Base
Mentsuyu
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![Soup with Lettuce and Gyoza Skin]()
Soup with Lettuce and Gyoza Skin
Wonton-like Soup
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![Curry Flavor Miso Soup]()
Curry Flavor Miso Soup
Curry Miso-shiru
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![Miso Soup with Parmigiano Reggiano]()
Miso Soup with Parmigiano Reggiano
Parmigiano Miso-shiru
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![Chicken Dumpling Soup]()
Chicken Dumpling Soup
Sumashi Jiru
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![Miso Soup with Tofu and Seaweed]()
Miso Soup with Tofu and Seaweed
Tofu Wakame Miso-shiru
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![Fluffy Egg Soup]()
Fluffy Egg Soup
Tamago Soup
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![White Miso Soup]()
White Miso Soup
Shiro Miso-siru
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![Miso Kenchin Soup with Soy Milk]()
Miso Kenchin Soup with Soy Milk
Miso Kenchin Jiru
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![Miso Soup with Ginger Pork]()
Miso Soup with Ginger Pork
Shoga Tonjiru
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![Maki Fujimoto]()
Maki Fujimoto
Culinary Expert, Nutritionist, Tofu Meister
Tofu meister and nutritionist, Maki also writes food-related columns and develops pr...
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![Anna Tanaka]()
Anna Tanaka
Cooking Expert, Chef
Anna is a cooking expert, dietary life advisor, medicinal herbs coordinator and swee...
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![Takako Gamazawa]()
Takako Gamazawa
Japanese Local Culinary Expert
Takako worked as a cook in a hotel Japanese restaurant and a nursery school food ser...
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![Hiroka Kobachi]()
Hiroka Kobachi
Japanese Side Dishes Expert
Born in Shizuoka Prefecture, Hiroka is a registered dietitian that has experience at...
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![EwaYuri]()
EwaYuri
Japanese Culinary Expert living in Hawaii
Yuri has lived in the U.S. for 19 years. Proud of her family roots, Yuri was born an...
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![Misaki Yaginuma]()
Misaki Yaginuma
Nurse, Culinary Expert, Home Bakery Master
Misaki, based in Germany, works at a local university hospital where she prepares Ja...
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