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Mochi

The Japanese Delicacy (VII): Mochi

Mochi is a very popular traditional Japanese confection that covers a wide range of flavors and styles of Japanese rice cakes. They are soft, chewy, mildly sweet, and slightly sticky....

The Japanese Delicacy (VII): Mochi

Mochi is a very popular traditional Japanese confection that covers a wide range of flavors and styles of Japanese rice cakes. They are soft, chewy, mildly sweet, and slightly sticky....

The Japanese Delicacy (VI): Fugu

The Japanese Delicacy (VI): Fugu

Fugu, the pufferfish, is a fish that can kill you because of its poison. However, its amazing flavor makes people willing to take a risk. In Japan, a chef needs at least...

The Japanese Delicacy (VI): Fugu

Fugu, the pufferfish, is a fish that can kill you because of its poison. However, its amazing flavor makes people willing to take a risk. In Japan, a chef needs at least...

The Japanese Delicacy (V): Natto

The Japanese Delicacy (V): Natto

Natto is a traditional Japanese fermented food made of boiled soybeans. It is called a superfood because of its high nutrient density. Its tangy smell, strong flavor, and sticky texture discourage many people. However,...

The Japanese Delicacy (V): Natto

Natto is a traditional Japanese fermented food made of boiled soybeans. It is called a superfood because of its high nutrient density. Its tangy smell, strong flavor, and sticky texture discourage many people. However,...

Japanese Delicacy (IV): Ekiben

Japanese Delicacy (IV): Ekiben

Ekiben is a pre-packaged lunch box with lots of variety. It's a Japanese bento to be enjoyed on trains. Once seated, you can unwrap your ekiben box and enjoy your meal while a beautiful view...

Japanese Delicacy (IV): Ekiben

Ekiben is a pre-packaged lunch box with lots of variety. It's a Japanese bento to be enjoyed on trains. Once seated, you can unwrap your ekiben box and enjoy your meal while a beautiful view...

Japanese Delicacy (III): Sushi

Japanese Delicacy (III): Sushi

When talking about Japanese food, sushi is probably the first thing coming to your mind. As the iconic food of Japan, sushi is also famous and popular worldwide. However, many people have...

Japanese Delicacy (III): Sushi

When talking about Japanese food, sushi is probably the first thing coming to your mind. As the iconic food of Japan, sushi is also famous and popular worldwide. However, many people have...

The Japanese Delicacy (II): Okonomiyaki

The Japanese Delicacy (II): Okonomiyaki

Flour, eggs, veggies, and meat. Does the combination sound healthy to you? Well, it's not only healthy but tasty as well! Okonomi Yaki, the Japanese savory pancake, is one of the most...

The Japanese Delicacy (II): Okonomiyaki

Flour, eggs, veggies, and meat. Does the combination sound healthy to you? Well, it's not only healthy but tasty as well! Okonomi Yaki, the Japanese savory pancake, is one of the most...