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Picnic like the Japanese - Simple Bento Recipes

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Picnic like the Japanese - Simple Bento Recipes

Spring marks the beginning of a very special time in Japan: the cherry blossom season. Not only do people enjoy the sight of the *sakura*, it also serves as an occasion to eat and celebrate together under the lush blossoming trees. Even without special bento box accessories such as onigiri molds or mini cookie cutters, you can put together a beautiful and delicious box for your own Japanese style picnic! We'll show you a few simple recipes that you can prepare using normal kitchen utensils.

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Japanese Fondue - Hot Pot Dishes for Cold Days

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Japanese Fondue - Hot Pot Dishes for Cold Days

Japanese hot pot dishes are ideal for cold winter days. This everyday fondue alternative is available in many variations to suit every taste and is particularly fun when several people sit together at the table. We present three popular hot pot versions and also have an easy-to-cook recipe for you.

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Recipes and Ideas for a Japanese New Year’s Eve Party

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Recipes and Ideas for a Japanese New Year’s Eve Party

Fireworks or chimes? While we welcome in the New Year with rockets, in Japan it is the sound of temple bells that marks the time at midnight. And instead of champagne and raclette, traditional dishes such as otoshi soba, osechi ryori and ozoni take center stage. If you fancy celebrating a Japanese-inspired New Year's Eve party, we have ideas and recipes for you. Be inspired by Japanese New Year traditions and bring a touch of Japan to your New Year's Eve with simple recipes such as party otoshi soba or a sparkling yuzu cocktail.

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Japanese barbecue - recipes for yakitori and co.

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Japanese barbecue - recipes for yakitori and co.

Japanese barbecue? We explain everything about yakiniku, yakitori and co., give tips on seasoning and marinating and have recipes for a real Japanese BBQ.

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Cold Noodles – Japanese Summer Recipes

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Cold Noodles – Japanese Summer Recipes

Japanese summer is hot and humid. To cool down mind and body there's a ton of tasty recipes featuring cold noodles. Today we introduce two of the classics.

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