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Difference between ramen and soba noodles

So what’s the difference between ramen and Okinawa soba anyway?
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Hamburger 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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Restaurant Gen near Camp Foster serves variety of Japanese dishes

If you want to enjoy a large selection and portions of Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices, Gen restaurant is the place for you.
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Dos and don'ts of using chopsticks in Japan

Any meal in Japan is sure to include some form of chopsticks. Since their invention in ancient China more than 3,000 years ago, chopsticks have been widely used in Asian countries.
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Kakigoori: Enjoy Japan's shaved ice

Summer in Japan gets scorching and steamy. Mid-summer Temperatures often reach 95 F or higher depending on the region. Along with beer, watermelon and soomen (cold udon noodle), kakigoori (shaved ice) is a popular cold food that cools us down during summer.
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Horizon Curry Works: Japanese curries never tasted so good

“I really wanted to open a curry house in Chatan, which is one of a few locations in Japan where you see this many curry restaurants,” said Akinobu Sato, the owner of Horizon Curry Works. 
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Perfect weekend in Kanazawa, Ishikawa

A brisk shinkansen ride from Tokyo through the bamboo-covered hills and rice paddies will bring you to Kanazawa, a charming coastal town often compared to Kyoto and referred to as the hidden pearl of the Japan Sea.
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Slurp away at these soba noodle restaurants on Okinawa

You may have heard that it’s OK to slurp noodles in Japan. That is very well said and very true, and in Okinawa there are many soba noodle restaurants across the island for you to slurp to your heart’s content.
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Sushi Bar Yoshihachi near Kadena serves some great sushi

Sushi Bar Yoshihachi in Chatan has been a hit with the military community in Okinawa because of its innovative sushi rolls.
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Marugame Udon: A good change of pace when it comes to noodles

If you are “ramened” out and looking for a different style of noodle, you should try Marugame Udon. What is “udon” anyways? You might ask. Udon is one the Japanese traditional thick wheat noodles and Japanese people LOVE it.
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VIDEO| Cook up Chili-Ebi like an Iron Chef

Ebi-chili is a sweet and spicy shrimp dish you’ll find at many Chinese restaurants in Japan.
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VIDEO| Let's make our own Okinawan donuts at home!

These donuts are fun to make anytime of the year.
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Healthy Recipe: Edamame & Sakura Ebi Tofu Burger

Japanese superfood burger
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VIDEO| Cooking up Hirayachi, Okinawa’s take on okonomiyaki

If you’re a Japanese food fan, you may have heard of okonomiyaki; a Korean food afficionado—chijimi. But Okinawa also has its own version: hirayachi.
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4 Easy Dinners: How to Make Your Favorite Japanese Rice Dishes!

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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How to make Japanese okonomiyaki at home

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!