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Koji - A really noble mold

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Koji - A really noble mold

You probably don't think of mold in a good way. But koji is a special, very small fungus that creates culinary wonders in Japanese cuisine. Koji, or Aspergillus oryzae, has been known to man for more than two thousand years...

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Okara - Japanese superfood

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Okara - Japanese superfood

We love good vegetarian and vegan dishes, so today we're going to introduce you to one of them. Okara is a well-known and inexpensive food...

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Kintsugi - The teaching of beauty

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Kintsugi - The teaching of beauty

In Japan there are many ancient traditions and teachings. One of them is to accept the imperfection of life...

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Japanese table manners for beginners

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Japanese table manners for beginners

You probably know that in Japan people eat mainly with chopsticks. But do you know anything about Japanese table manners?...

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Miso soup - classic, healthy soul food

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Miso soup - classic, healthy soul food

The classic Japanese soup is, of course, miso soup. The warm starter or main dish is usually served with kombu...

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