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Tips to make a safe, tasty Japanese boxed lunch

Preparing a bento may be considered time-consuming and bothersome to prepare, especially in the busy morning, but the following tips can make it easier and more fun!

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Taste of Okinawa: Karaage at Kariju near Kadena AB a chicken delight

In case you have not noticed, karaage (Japanese-style fried food) is big in this country, especially chicken karaage.

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Taste of Japan: Story behind Okinawa's ‘A-lunch’

Yoshoku, or Western dishes, came to Okinawa decades after hitting Japan’s mainland. The adoption of the Western cuisine was accelerated when the island became more exposed to American food after the battle of Okinawa.

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Chow on scrumptious Cuban sandwich at Kissa Gitano in Okinawa

Last year I visited Kissa Gitano, an eatery in the Sunabe Seawall known for their tasty Cuban sandwiches, a go-to when I lived in South Florida almost 10 years ago.

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8 Japanese foods even picky eaters in Japan love

Japanese food is absolutely amazing, but it’s also completely different in taste, presentation, and texture from dishes in many Western countries.

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VIDEO: Japan Kitchen: Cooking up curry in a bag

These pouches are a great way to add a little Japanese curry into your weeknight dinner menu repertoire.

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Taste of Okinawa: Delicious breakfast at Whimsical Buddy

If you have driven north on Route 58 near Camp Foster recently, you might have noticed a pink-colored building to your left.

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Story behind Japan’s beloved baked treat Anpan

Take, for example, shoku-pan (plain bread). Though wholly Western, and first sold commercially by an English baker in Yokohama, what constitutes a sandwich in modern-day Japan — potato salad, tonkatsu (deep-fried pork cutlet), strawberries and whipped cream — is definitively Japanese.

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VIDEO: Taste of Okinawa: Frying up bitter melon goya

If you live on Okinawa, you might have heard about Goya, a local cucumber-like vegetable also known as bitter melon.

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Everything you want to know about Umeboshi, Japanese fermented plums

“Umeboshi” is a very sour pickle made by fermenting plums. You will see umeboshi in Japanese lunch or bento boxes sold in the super market. This is in part to prevent food spoilage, because it is believed umeboshi help prevent bacteria growth.

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VIDEO: Japan Kitchen: Turning instant noodles into okonomiyaki

Instant noodles are great for a quick meal on the run or in between grocery store raids, but they also make great bases for more intricate meals.

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Did you know?: How instant noodles were invented in Japan

Instant noodles were invented by Taiwanese-Japanese inventor Momofuku Ando and put into market under the name “Chikin Ramen” in 1958.

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VIDEO: Taste of Japan: Making famous CoCo’s curry at home

The recipe below is meant to replicate your favorite CoCo’s curry sauce and, best of all, it can be personalized with whatever ingredients you enjoy. This recipe is adapted from Japanese comedian Saigen Daisuke, who is known for trying to replicate dishes from popular restaurants.

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My Faves: 5 Japanese instant noodles

Ever since I started working from home, instant noodles have become my go-to for a quick bite.

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