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THE HEALTHFUL, SECRET, HIROSHMA BREW: HOUMEISHU

January 23, 2024
BY Chisato Takahashi

“Sake brings ten virtues.” In Japan, there has been a proverb like this since ancient times, suggesting that sake has ten benefits such as a cure-all, promoting longevity, fostering harmony, relieving stress, and increasing cold resistance. Enjoying sake while promoting health, it's like hitting two birds […]

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5 THINGS TO EAT IN FUKUI

December 26, 2023
BY Maddy Vandelden

Fukui prefecture, located along the coast of the Sea of Japan, is home to Nishiyama Park, Tojinbo Cliffs, Maruoka Castle and Echizen Daibutsu. Even though these sights are quite far from Fukui city, they can be easily accessed through local trains and buses! Not only does […]

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5 Must Eat Foods in Kagawa

November 30, 2023
BY Chloe Martin

Kagawa (香川) is the smallest prefecture in Japan, known for its beautiful scenery and delicious food. Located in northeast Shikoku, neighboring the Seto Inland Sea and the Sanuki Mountains, a mountain range along the border of Tokushima Prefecture, there are many sights to see in Kagawa. […]

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Top 5 Local Foods to Try in Kanagawa Prefecture

August 13, 2023
BY Clarence Rowan

Located in the south of Tokyo, made up of some of the country’s oldest port cities open to foreign trade, Kanagawa prefecture is a melting pot of local and foreign influences. Its capital is Yokohama, where Japan’s largest Chinatown is located, and home to some of […]

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Kabosu: First-rate fruit of Oita Prefecture

December 23, 2022
BY Dev Chhetri

You’ve probably already heard of Yuzu, but what about Kabosu? Kabosu (also known as Citrus sphaerocarpa) is a Japanese citrus fruit that is considered rare all over Japan of the agric. It only grows in one area which is Oita Prefecture. Usually, people prefer to use […]