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Guide to Okinawa's popular alcohol Awamori

If you think of alcohol and Japan, then the first thing that springs to mind is sake – but there are other alcoholic drinks too, one of which comes from the island of Okinawa! Awamori is an alcoholic drink which is also known as shimazakae, or island sake.
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VIDEO: Japan Kitchen: Simple recipe for Okinawa's famous crepes

Chinpin is an Okinawan sweet often described as a pancake or crepe flavored with brown sugar.
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The sweet tale behind Japan’s favorite potato

In Japan and Okinawa, the beloved sweet potato is considered the taste of autumn.
Photos courtesy of Chura Ichigo Co., Ltd.
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Plant some strawberries at Chura Ichigo in Nanjo

Strawberry-picking is a popular springtime activity, but in the fall, you can try planting strawberries. Every weekend starting Sept. 23 through Oct. 9, you can test your green thumb at Chura Ichigo Nanjo House, a strawberry farm in Nanjo City.
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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Don't miss and enjoy all the autumn treats!

Autumn is the season of harvest. In Japan, this season means you can grab a variety of seasonable foods for relatively inexpensive prices at your local market. Don’t miss out!
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VIDEO| Speakin’ Japanese lesson: Let’s enjoy seasonal autumn food!

Summer is almost coming to an end, but there is no need feel sad!
Mozuku soba, photos by Shoji Kudaka
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How, where to slurp noodles like Okinawans

You may have heard that it’s OK to slurp noodles in Japan.
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The season of Japan's miso making

Yayoi Minowa talks about the long manual process in which miso is made.
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Discover tasty wonders of Okinawa's only depachika

As you see more and more shopping malls and super markets open on Okinawa these days, the word Depachika seems a little outdated, especially to those who are more used to casually shopping at shopping malls.
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Kampai to Okinawa's famous Awamori alcohol

The French have their wine, you can’t get more American than beer and everybody knows Japan is all about the sake, right?
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Okinawa's brown sugar adds sweetness to these 5 recipes

Okinawan brown sugar, made from sugarcane grown in fields blessed with strong southern-island sunlight and minerals delivered by the ocean spray, is very rich in flavor.
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VIDEO: Japan kitchen: Simple recipe for Kabocha Korroke

Kabocha korokke, is a common and very popular bento meal item. You’ll find this in many schoolchildren’s lunch boxes when autumn arrives as it’s a great way for moms to get their kids to eat more veggies.
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Taste of Japan: Differences between Japanese ramen and Okinawa soba

So what’s the difference between ramen and Okinawa soba anyway?
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Hungry for Hungarian schnitzel-casserole

Your taste buds will love this hearty and delicious recipe!
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Tuscan Kitchen: Tasty recipe for tomato soup

What we love about this recipe is that it is first, delicious. Secondly, it is easy to make and adaptable with items often found in our pantry.
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VIDEO: Japan Kitchen: Daigakuimio, a taste of college

When it comes to the food college students consume, your thoughts may immediately go to instant ramen or a number of unhealthy snacks.