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If you’re visiting Japan and think ramen is a must-try, you should definitely know about a unique noodle dish called “abura soba” (oil noodles). At first glance, it looks like ramen, but surprisingly, it contains no soup at all. Instead, you mix a special tare (sauce) and fragrant oil with the noodles, allowing you to directly enjoy the rich flavors…
Ohagi, a traditional Japanese sweet said to have been enjoyed since the Kamakura period (1185 to 1333), is typically made from sweet rice and red bean paste.Depending on the season or region, it may also be known as botamochi. These confections, deeply rooted in Japan’s spiritual customs, were traditionally enjoyed during Ohigan, a Buddhist holiday celebrated during the spring and…
In Asakusa, Tokyo, a popular tourist destination visited by people from all around the world, the diversity of food options is expanding. One eatery accommodating the varying food needs of international visitors to Japan is “Tempura Asakusa SAKURA,” a tempura restaurant. The most popular item on the menu, a wagyū beef tempura rice bowl, uses halal-certified wagyu beef. The wagyu…