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Japan has a thing for festivals and holidays where the month and day line up. We enjoy Dolls Day on March 3 as well as Children’s Day on May 5. July 7 also has a fun festival here that centers around star-crossed lovers and wishes and dates back almost 1300 years.

Have you ever seen “sauce-flavored” Japanese food and wondered what it is? Never fear – Nakama Noodles is here to help you unveil the mystery behind this mysterious condiment. Whether it be tonkatsu, okonomiyaki, takoyaki, or yakisoba, there's no question that...

In Japan, there are holiday seasons that everyone looks forward to, both for a break and to enjoy different festivities. New Years comes in winter, Golden Week in spring, and Silver Week in fall.

As you may have heard, the US dollar and other currencies are extremely strong compared to the Japanese yen right now! You can travel to Japan and enjoy shopping at an affordable price for the first time in decades. While...

Ramen is our personal favorite and has spread all over the world. Meanwhile, udon is a thick noodle that we have a soft spot for. However, the third and possibly most varied noodle that we’re going to cover here is soba...

You all know that we love ramen, but they aren't the only noodles that Japan is famous for. In fact, there are two types of noodles that have a very long history in Japan. Those types are soba, a delicious buckwheat noodle, and today’s topic—udon!