Chanko Nabe: The Sumo Wrestler’s Meal
Sumo, considered Japan’s national sport, is centuries old and thought to have entertained the Shinto gods. Sumo is a full body contact sport that involves two…
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Utsuri: “Shadow of the Hamon”
Japanese swordsmithing is a labor intensive process of forging traditional Japanese bladed weapons often used by the samurai such as the katana (samurai’s sword), tantō (short blade),…
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A Never-ending Feast with Wanko Soba
Wanko Soba (わんこそば) is a popular variation on Japanese soba noodles originating from Morioka and Hanamaki in Iwate Prefecture, Japan. What makes Wanko Soba interesting is the…
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More of Japan’s Major Deities
The Emperor of Japan is considered the direct descendant of Amaterasu, the goddess of the sun. Many Japanese myths are based on ancient texts such…
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Precision Japanese Timepieces
When it comes to timepieces, the Swiss mostly come to mind. But in the last few decades, the Japanese have gained distinction of their own in…
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Major Deities of Japan
Many divinities native to Japanese beliefs and religious traditions are from the Shinto religion, while some are from Buddhism or Taoism. These deities are integrated into…
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Japanese Urban Legends and Haunted Places
Halloween is just around the corner. There are many places all around the world that have stories of the unexplained, and Japan is no exception….
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Delicious Donburi: The Ultimate Japanese Fast Food
Donburi (丼) literally means “bowl.” It is a popular Japanese rice bowl dish that can consist of a variety of elements: vegetables, chicken, beef, pork, or fish….
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