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Author: Takeshi Shimizu

The Birth of “Katsu-Sando,” a Sandwich with a Deep Fried Cutlet.

2022-10-262022-10-18 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Katsu Sando (カツサンド) is probably one of the most popular sandwiches in Japan. “Sando” is a Japanese Katakana word for sandwich. You can find them at the convenience stores, supermarkets …

Tsukimi: a moon-viewing tradition in Japan

2022-09-222022-09-30 - by Takeshi Shimizu

“Tsuki-mi” (月見), literally meaning “to look at the moon,” depicts the traditional moon-viewing events or autumnal customs in Japan. Since Japan has four distinct seasons, people have cherished the seasonal …

Sushi: A Sophisticated Delicacy or a Fast Food?

2022-08-222022-08-11 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Sushi, generally consisting of vinegared rice and a topping, is a traditional Japanese delicacy and is now a well recognized cuisine worldwide. However, the word “sushi” has been typed differently …

Maneki Neko, the Beckoning Cat

2022-07-252022-07-21 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Manekineko, a beckoning cat, is well known as a figure which you can find at the entrance of the shops or restaurants in Japan. It can be found with either …

“Una-ju,” a box of rice with glaze-grilled eel

2022-06-282022-07-04 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Unaju (鰻重) is a special food for Japanese people. It is a grilled freshwater eel over charcoal on top of white rice with eel sauce. Eel sauce is a great …

Suica, a Pre-paid IC Card in Japan

2022-06-032022-06-03 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Pre-paid IC cards are indispensable items to carry with you to live an urban life in Japan. Above all, “Suica,” run by JR East Co., is fairly familiar with people …

Taiyaki: A Baked Pancake Shaped Like a Sea Bream

2022-04-192022-04-19 - by Takeshi Shimizu

“Taiyaki” literally means “grilled sea bream” in Japanese. However, in this case, this is not a fish delicacy, but one of the most popular Japanese sweets: a pancake shaped like …

High-Rise Buildings in West Shinjuku, Tokyo

2022-03-252022-07-07 - by Takeshi Shimizu

General Overview of Shinjuku Shinjuku is regarded as the metropolitan city of Tokyo. There is the metropolitan government office on the west side of Shinjuku. Shinjuku Station is the world’s …

Various Colors of Soba Noodles

2022-02-282022-02-28 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Soba, buckwheat noodles, is one of the essential Japanese dishes like sushi, tempura, or udon. And there are so many ways of eating this dish cold or hot with various …

The birth of “Japanese Ramen Noodles”

2022-01-272022-01-27 - by Takeshi Shimizu

Japanese ramen noodles have attracted many people from all over the world. Generally speaking, their origin is Chinese noodles, however, the actual dish is not exactly the same. Like “curry” …

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