Magazin — tradition
Recipes and Ideas for a Japanese New Year’s Eve Party
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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.
Cooking and Baking With Sakura - Edible Cherry Blossoms
A trip to Japan to see the cherry blossom? Who doesn't dream of it? When the cherry trees in Japan unfurl their delicate petals, the country is transformed into a sea of white and pink. Sakura can also be used for cooking and baking. Today we answer the most important questions about edible cherry blossoms.
What is an Izakaya?
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You've probably heard of izakaya before, right? In Japan there are a lot of them and also in Germany you can find here and there a restaurant called Izakaya. Izakaya is a typical bar or pub that serves mainly small dishes and alcoholic beverages - actually like Spanish tapas, but in Japanese and with other delicacies...
How to drink Japanese tea
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Japan is known for its rich tea culture that dates back many centuries. Japanese people take their tea seriously, and there are several fascinating customs and traditions associated with the art of drinking tea...
What is Koji exactly?
Koji is a traditional Japanese food ingredient used in the preparation of many traditional Japanese dishes. It is a type of mushroom culture grown on rice, soybeans or other ingredients. Koji has been used in Japanese cooking for centuries and plays an important role in the production of soy sauce, miso, sake and other fermented foods...