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How to make Matcha (Traditional
How to make a cup/bowl of Matcha. Recipe: 3 to 4 grams of Matcha if you are making "Usucha (or Ousu)" 5 to 6 grams of Matcha if you are making "Koicha" 1/3…
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Healthy and refreshing: Populari
It's hard to walk down the aisles of a Japanese supermarket and not pass an extravagant—at least to an expat American—tea section. Naturally, matcha, Japanese green tea, is at the forefront of the…
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Temple in Kyoto sets up committe
A temple in Kyoto has set up a committee to open a branch in space in cooperation with a satellite development company by installing Buddhist objects on a satellite scheduled to be launched…
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Ancient Fujiko cult in Tokyo’s m
Mount Fuji has always been regarded as a sacred mountain, but for much of their history, the Japanese have been content to admire the iconic peak from afar. The only people interested in…
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Sealing the Deal: The Importance
Japan is often considered the zenith of technologically advanced nations, but most of Japan’s government and companies rely on plain old pen and paper and in-person handling. Thus, if you live in or…
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Onsen-steamed custard pudding in
The Jigoku-mushi Purin custard pudding available in the Myoban onsen hot spring resort ranked first among local creme caramels in a survey. It is sold by Okamotoya Baiten. (Provided by Recruit Lifestyle Co.)The…
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Tokyo Olympic head
The president of the Tokyo Olympic organizing committee said Friday that canceling the Games set to open in three months is not being considered, even as the Japanese capital struggles with a resurgence…
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It’s fun to get stuck on masking
In this column, I want to talk about masking tape. You may be wondering what connection masking tape and Okayama Prefecture have. Well, the mt brand masking tape, which is quite popular among…
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Traditional Crafts Collection
Souvenirs from any Olympics have always been a popular way to remember the games, and with the years passing they become treasured mementos, family heirlooms, collectors’ items, and so on. Of course, the…
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Test detects virus within 5 minu
Researchers developed what they claim is the world's fastest diagnostic testing method for the novel coronavirus, a procedure that takes less than 5 minutes.A team led by Rikiya Watanabe, a chief researcher at…