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  • 34 Japanese Etiquettes You Must Abide By

    34 Japanese Etiquettes You Must Abide By

    The study of Japanese etiquette could last a lifetime or at least many trips to Japan! In this article we’ll get you started on your journey with 34 Japanese etiquettes you must abide by to keep good manners in Japan.

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  • Why Does Japanese Food Give Me Diarrhea?

    Why Does Japanese Food Give Me Diarrhea?

    Nobody wants to have to grace the throne after enjoying a delicious Japanese meal. Maybe if we can better understand the possible causes, we can avoid that explosive diarrhea we’ve all experienced after a taste of Japan!

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  • Wakame Vs Kombu Compared

    Wakame Vs Kombu Compared

    Since they are both seaweeds, wakame and kombu have a couple of similarities. For instance, they both belong to the brown algae family, and they both have healing abilities.

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  • Can You Eat the Plums in Choya?

    Can You Eat the Plums in Choya?

    Choya, also called Umeshu, is a traditional Japanese liqueur made using ume fruit. Unlike other flavored alcoholic beverages that comprise the drink, it contains actual fruit inside the bottle.

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  • How To Make Hojicha Latte

    How To Make Hojicha Latte

    Coffee lovers will appreciate the smooth, rich flavorful lightness packed in a hojicha latte. It is the perfect Japanese all-day any-weather drink that one can enjoy piping hot or ice cold. 

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  • Yakisoba vs Chow Mein Compared – What’s the Difference?

    Yakisoba vs Chow Mein Compared – What’s the Difference?

    If you’re looking for a hearty dish that will fill you up without breaking the bank, you can’t go wrong with yakisoba or chow mein. In this article, we’ll take a side-by-side look at these two dishes, explore their differences, and share recipes for each so you can try them out for yourself!

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  • Tonkatsu vs Katsudon Compared: What’s the Difference?

    Tonkatsu vs Katsudon Compared: What’s the Difference?

    Both dishes feature a deep-fried pork cutlet, but there are some subtle differences between them. In this blog post, we’ll explore the difference between these two national dishes. We’ll also give you a recipe for each of them so you can try making them at home!

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