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Okinawans get into the spirit with Awamori

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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Make your new summer dessert

It’s summer fruit season! Nothing better than fresh baked cobbler or a cold pudding to cool you off.
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Nothing says Japan‘s summer like bonito

Fallen cherry blossoms and greening mountains may be telltale signs that summer is nigh for most. For many in Japan, however, the real harbinger of summertime is the sight of the first freshly caught bonito fish at the market.
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Getting a taste of hamburger's legacy in Japan

These days, you can find a burger anywhere in Japan – from fast-food franchise to mom-and-pop sandwich shops. But few reveal the secret sauce on Japan’s hamburger history: The U.S. military. 
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Spice it up with these delicious Okinawan snacks

Unlike in South Korea or Bhutan, winter in Okinawa doesn’t take a lot of spicy hot-pot-type dishes to get through. That may be one reason why the subtropical island didn’t offer many spicy foods in the past.
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Pizza Sun Okinawa lives up to the hype

Following a recommendation from one of our readers, I was on a quest for some good eats at Pizza Sun Okinawa.
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Have a hangover? Don't worry! Japanese have cure!

Turmeric, or “ukon” in Japanese, is a kind of ginger, known as a spice for Indian curry, and in Japan, it is mostly recognized as a food that can help avoid hangover.
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Cooking up some Japanese tempura on your own!

Various specially formulated tempura powders are available at any supermarket or grocery shop. You can cook tempura using any of your favorite ingredients.
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Cooking up 4 easy dishes with Japanese rice!

In Japan, rice has a rich history which dates back over 2000 years. It’s a staple in many traditional dishes and has become an important part of Japanese food culture.
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Tasty chicken takeout at Okinawa's Wing King

While many of your go-to restaurants for hot wings, a familiar game-day favorite, like Buffalo Wild Wings or Hoo ters, may not yet have a home in Okinawa, there is no need to feel disappointed. Wing King is here to help with those spicy cravings.
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VIDEO| Family fun making Okinawan doughnuts at home

Want to have some fun in the kitchen? Well, you should make her some Okinawan doughnuts. Sata Andagi are very simple to make, even if you are not an expert in the kitchen. It’s time to put on an apron and get cooking!
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VIDEO| Cooking up Okinawa’s favorite pork dish at home

If your travels throughout the island of Okinawa, you may have stumbled across a dish fit for kings. It’s true, rafute, or braised pork belly, was served as a staple to Okinawan royalty.
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VIDEO| Nikujaga recipe is a taste of the Japanese navy life

Nikujaga is one of the most common home-cooked meals in Japan.
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VIDEO| Easy-to-make Okinawan crepes in your kitchen

Chinpin is an Okinawan sweet often described as a pancake or crepe flavored with brown sugar.
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‘A-lunch’ on Okinawa and its origins

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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Making Japanese okonomiyaki at home family fun!

Whether your 2020 Japan trip has been put on hold, you’re missing Japan, or you’re simply looking forward to some Japanese food, one of the best ways to experience Japan’s cuisine is to bring it to your own home!