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Noodle time: Slurp away like Okinawans

You may have heard that it’s OK to slurp noodles in Japan.
Source: Reader's Digest
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Simply guide to Japanese table manners & dining etiquette

Before you sit down to your first piping hot bowl of ramen or a fresh piece of nigiri sushi, there are some things you ought to know about Japanese table manners and dining etiquette.
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7 wonders of Kyoto you didn’t know existed

An early, two-hour ride on the bullet train brought me to one of the most postcard-worthy cities in the world. After hastily dropping off the bags at the hotel, I set off to enjoy the first rays of sun sipping through the bamboo forest of Arashiyama and wrapped up the day savoring matcha in a tea house of Gion.
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Affordable Omakase Sushi Restaurants in Tokyo

If you’re looking for something new, fresh, and original then this will work wonders for you: ask for omakase. So, what exactly is omakase?
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Okinawa noodle joints will leave you slurping for more

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.
 
In the northern part of the land, Motobu Town is known for around 70 soba joints dotting local streets.
 
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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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Places to Eat in Kanazawa

Bountiful produce coupled with the wizardry of local chefs have earned Kanazawa a world-wide reputation as one of the best culinary destinations in Japan.
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Perfect Weekend in Kanazawa

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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Noodle time: Slurp away like Okinawans

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.
 
In the northern part of the land, Motobu Town is known for around 70 soba joints dotting local streets.
 
Source: Reader's Digest
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Simply guide to Japanese table manners & dining etiquette

Before you sit down to your first piping hot bowl of ramen or a fresh piece of nigiri sushi, there are some things you ought to know about Japanese table manners and dining etiquette.
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Must-Try Unique Okinawan Soba

When it comes to Okinawa soba noodles, I go conservative. Dashi broth flavored with bonito flakes, noodles topped with pork belly, pork ribs and red ginger, sounds just fine to me.
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Sakurazaka: Lunch buffet at Hyatt Regency Naha, Okinawa

The Hyatt Regency is known as a high-end hotel, and you may think that its lunch buffet is expensive.
Here’s a tip: it isn’t.
 
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Steak House Jam: Treat yourself to Polynesian party, teppenyaki in Okinawa

If you’re looking to splurge on a fantastic meal in a fun atmosphere for that special night out then Steak House Jam in the Onna-son tourist district north of Yomitan should be on your shortlist.
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More fruits, veggies: Adding color to the menu can help improve your health

Consuming a variety of fruits and vegetables is beneficial to overall health and wellness. While virtually all fruits and vegetables are high in fiber and low in fat, each color provides unique nutrients and phytonutrients that help lower the risk of chronic disease and inflammation.