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Story behind 110-year-old Okinawan soba

Toujin soba (Chinese people’s soba) - thought to be the origin of Okinawan soba - has been brought back to life at several soba joints on the island.
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Difference between ramen and Okinawa soba noodles

So what’s the difference between ramen and Okinawa soba anyway?
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5 best Japanese fusion noodle dishes and their origin

Besides those classic dishes, particularly Chinese noodles are an inherent part of Japanese cuisine. As such, it comes to no surprise that the island nation has a vivid variety of pasta deliciousness to offer!
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Osechi: The heart of Japanese Cooking

Traditionally all the dishes that make up the osechi panoply are precooked and put into special four-tiered lacquerware boxes called jubako by New Year’s Eve. New Year’s festivities run from January 1 to 3.
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Aizu: Walking in the Footsteps of Samurai Warriors

Aizu, Japan, in Fukushima Prefecture’s western side, is a wonderful region. Not only does it boast beautiful mountains, lakes and ponds, but it also has a unique samurai heritage, incredible temples and shrines and is known for its classical sake breweries.
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Meibutsu: The Incredible World of Japanese Regional Dishes (Not Just Sushi!)

Japan is divided into eight major regions with a total of forty-seven prefectures, from the Okinawa islands in the southwest to Tokyo in the east and Hokkaido in the north, each unique in their customs, sights, and food cultures.
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Slurping noodles in Japan just part of the culture

Japan is a country which has many unique cultures within it, and slurping is one of the most unusual characteristics! This can be a huge surprise when you come across it for the first time as it often is considered as a bad behavior at meal in many other countries
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Okinawa soba joint offers noodles and a side of Mother Nature

In Okinawa, soba restaurants inside traditional homes and buildings are common. The nostalgic mood of these buildings is closely associated with the signature dish of the island.
Acclaimed Japanese musician Kazufumi Miyazawa sits outside his Okinawa City cafe, Miyanchi Studio and Coffee, in this undated photo on his Facebook page. FACEBOOK
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Miyanchi Studio & Coffee serves soba that’s music to the taste buds

If you’ve ever visited Okinawa, you’ve probably heard the song “Shima Uta,” or “Island Song,” by the Japanese band The Boom.
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Did you know?: Oct. 17 Okinawa Soba Day

Oct. 17 is “Okinawa Soba day.” It is a day when the local food earned its title. In 1976, the fair-trade commission argued that Okinawa Soba doesn’t deserve to be called Soba, which means buckwheat in Japanese.
Photo by Shoji Kudaka
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VIDEO| Transform instant noodles into tasty Japanese 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?: Wagyu brands

Each cow carcass in Japan is given a score based on its yield (from A to C) and level of marbling, firmness, color and overall quality (from 1 to 5).
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Ochazuke Café NODO: Try a traditional Japanese comfort food with updated twist

It wasn’t until toward the end of the Muromachi period (1336 to 1573) that tea, or ocha, would solidify its place in Japanese food culture.
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If you 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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VIDEO| Popping up Tokyo Disneyland’s Pooh Popcorn at home

These days popcorn comes in a variety of flavors. When you have options such as “Gin and Tonic” popcorn or “Eggnog” popcorn, “honey” popcorn may not sound that unique.
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Recipe: Thai chicken coconut soup (Tom Kha Gai)

This classic Thai chicken soup gets its rich flavor from quintessential Thai ingredients: coconut milk, lemongrass, ginger, turmeric, lime juice, chili, and cilantro. (30 minutes)