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  • A plate with a couple of mini daifuku with one cut in half to show the red bean paste

    Daifuku: A Mochi Treat Stuffed with Deliciousness

    When we talk about Japanese ramen, it is often a savory affair. That being said, ramen can leave you craving something sweet afterward. Some opt for sweets like chocolate or something healthy like fruit, but one traditional Japanese sweet option...

  • A view of the busy food shop area with many bright signs in the Dotonbori area

    Osaka Food: A Nakama Noodles Guide to Japan’s Kitchen

    Tokyo is famous these days as one of the world’s international food capital, with many foods from all over Japan and the world collecting there. However, only one city has the nickname of ‘Japan’s Kitchen’, and that city is Osaka. People in Osaka are serious about their food, with there even being a phrase called kui-daore, which means ‘to eat yourself broke’.
  • Many people sit around Japanese street food stalls in Fukuoka

    Japanese Street Food: A Nakama Noodle's Guide

    Did you know that people generally don’t walk around and eat at the same time in Japan? For many, it’s about properly savoring the food and keeping the streets clean, making restaurants the go-to option for food. However, Japanese street...

  • A display of many strawberry mochi treats on a sales table

    Japanese Sweets Made for the Streets

    Did you know that, generally, you shouldn’t walk and eat at the same time in Japan? There are exceptions to this Japanese etiquette rule.