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Sightseeing in Japan part7: From Udon to Enlightenment: Shikoku’s Unique Journey

🍜 Discovering Sanuki Udon: More Than Just NoodlesWhile ramen and sushi have captured global attention, Japan's soul food...
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Sightseeing in Japan part4: Discovering Okinawa: Japan’s Southern Paradise with a Twist

When most people think of Japan, images of bullet trains, sushi bars, and cherry blossoms come to mind. But travel 1,600...
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Sightseeing in Japan part6: Mystical West: Shrines, Sand Dunes, and Stories of Old Japan

🌄 Step into Japan’s Quiet Side: Welcome to the Mystical WestWhile Tokyo dazzles with neon lights and Kyoto offers temple...
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Sightseeing in Japan part5: Explore Japan’s Hidden Beauty: Fuji, Shirakawa-go, and Historic Towns

🗻 From Fuji to Historic Villages: Welcome to Central JapanWhen most people think of Japan, cities like Tokyo, Kyoto, or ...
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Sightseeing in Japan part3: Hokkaido Adventures: Nature, Flavor, and Stories from the North

When people picture Japan, they often think of neon-lit cities, bullet trains, temples, and cherry blossoms. But travel ...
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Sightseeing in Japan part2: Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara: A Cultural Journey Through the Heart of Kansai

When people think of Japan, the images that often come to mind—ancient temples, geisha, samurai, and street food—are roo...
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🍱 Japanese Food Trivia Part 6: How Convenience Store Meals Reflect Modern Washoku

When most people think of traditional Japanese food, they picture sushi, tempura, or kaiseki meals served at elegant res...
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🍱 Japanese Food Trivia Part 5 Chopstick Taboos in Japan: What Not to Do at the Table

When you visit Japan, it won’t take long to notice how important etiquette is—especially at the dining table. Among the ...
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🍱 Japanese Food Trivia Series – Part 4 Fermented Foods: Miso, Soy Sauce, and Pickles in Everyday Japanese Meals

In Japanese cuisine, some of the most important ingredients don’t just add flavor — they come alive. Miso, soy sauce, an...
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🍱 Japanese Food Trivia Series – Part3 Why Is There Wasabi in Sushi? The Difference Between Japanese and Overseas Sushi

🐯 Story from a Friend: “Wasabi Burned My Brain!”One of my American friends, Alex, told me a funny story from his first t...