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The History Behind Fugu Cuisine and Different Delicious Ways to Eat Fugu
Fugu (puffer fish) is a luxury food ingredient in Japan, and can only be prepared by specially licensed chefs because of the toxins stored within its body. Acclaimed for its distinctive texture, fugu is delicious whether raw, boiled, or fried, and is sure to get you hooked once you try it. Learn some trivia about fugu before trying it at some of the recommended restaurants below. Hopefully, you'll be able to use some of the information in this article as a reference for your travels!
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Enhance Your Cooking! A Top to Bottom Guide to Japanese Seasonings
There are some seasonings which are absolutely essential to Japanese cuisine. How many do you know off the top of your head? Some conventional seasonings, such as soy sauce, miso, and mirin, are used to cook a wide variety of Japanese foods. Whether it's a meticulous standard of freshness or a reduced sodium product for the health conscious, each individual condiment is an invention born of a very Japanese-minded attention to detail. Japanese seasonings make for excellent gifts, and can be easily acquired at supermarkets and convenience stores, so consider taking a little time to acquire a variety over the course of your travels. You'll surely impress your guests with some authentic Japanese cooking upon returning home from Japan.
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How to Eat Yakiniku
When discussing Japan's most popular dishes, yakiniku (Japanese BBQ) is one of the to-go responses. The styles and features of yakiniku restaurants vary widely from store to store, but as long as you know the basics of how to tuck into a proper yakiniku feast, you'll be able to enjoy any type of yakiniku restaurant you come across! Check out these tips on how to eat yakiniku.
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The Ultimate Guide to Soba, One of Japan's First Fast Foods
If you're looking for a quick and easy meal in Japan, have soba (buckwheat noodles), one of Japan's first "fast foods." Here are some tips on how and where to eat this noodle dish with that all Japanese are familiar.
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A Guide to Manners and Etiquette at Izakaya
Izakaya (Japanese pubs) can be found everywhere in Japan. Japan has their own culture when it comes to izakaya, which may make them seem a little difficult to approach for foreigners. If this rings a bell to you, check out this simple guide to izakaya that'll explain the charms of izakaya and all the ways you can have fun at one!
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Facts and Tips for Enjoying Hanami in Japan
One of the most popular Japanese customs is the practice known as "hanami", which takes place in spring. It translates literally to "flower viewing" and mainly refers to the viewing of cherry blossoms. This article will guide you on the history of this tradition and on a lot of useful information on the most representative hanami spots.
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Etiquette That You Need to Know Before Going to a Sushi Restaurant
Among the foods that bring pride to Japan, one particular food that should not be missed is sushi. To make the most out of your sushi dining experience, this article will feature the dos and don'ts involved with eating sushi in Japan - the home of authentic sushi.
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[Special Issue] Cheap and Cheery! A Complete Guide to Japan's Izakaya
In Japan, there are many [Izakaya] (Japanese pubs) that serve fantastic food at reasonable prices. They are popular not only among Japanese people, but also among tourists. This article introduces basic facts about izakaya, along with information and tips on how best to enjoy them.
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Japan's largest city, Tokyo, is the center of culinary culture in Japan. Countless Tokyo restaurants serve every kind of food imaginable and the Toyosu fish market keeps restaurants stocked with the nation's finest fish.
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Coastal areas, mountains and valleys surrounding Tokyo are bursting with tourist destinations, such as hot springs and ski slopes, where many unique foods are only available locally.
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Kyoto and Osaka Area
The cities of Kyoto and Osaka, together with their surrounding areas, have greatly influenced Japan's culinary culture since the 7th Century. The region is renowned for its entertainment, Kobe beef, and wide-ranging traditional dishes.
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Hokkaido Area
The island of Hokkaido is home to wide-ranging produce of the finest quality, such as rice, meat, vegetables, fish and fruit. Popular dishes from Hokkaido include robatayaki (food slowly roasted on skewers) and Sapporo miso ramen.
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Northern Honshu (Tohoku)
The northern end of Japan's main island, Honshu, is renowned for its seasonal fruit and vegetables, nation-leading harvest of fish (especially tuna from Ohma), and delicious beef from Yonezawa, Sendai and Yamagata.
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Central Honshu (Chubu)
Chubu is in the center of Japan's main island, Honshu, and its culinary culture reflects its position between Japan's western and eastern halves. Delicious Hida beef, world-famous Mount Fuji and many acclaimed sake breweries are in Chubu.
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Western Honshu (Chugoku)
Chugoku, on the southwest of Japan's main island, is rich with diverse produce. Many of its products are praised as Japan's best, including Matsuba crabs from Tottori and oysters from Hiroshima. Its pears and muscats are also top grade.
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Shikoku
The mild climate of Shikoku is ideal for growing citrus fruit such as sudachi. Shikoku is also famous for Sanuki udon noodles, huge yields of tiger prawn from Ehime Prefecture and the best torafugu (tiger globefish) in the country.
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Western culture was first introduced to Japan through Kyushu, Japan's third largest island, where the influence of Portuguese and other western cuisine influenced the creation of a colorful culinary tradition.
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Okinawa, Japan’s southernmost prefecture, is a treasure trove of distinctive dishes and drinks that have become popular throughout Japan, including Okinawa soba, unique sushi toppings and Awamori distilled liquor.