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Traditional Japanese rice recipe enjoyed during celebrations, sweet rice cooked with red bean and garnished with black sesame. READ: Sekihan (Red Bean Rice) ?? -

Win one of the finest, best performing Kikuichi Santoku Knives that will complement your kitchen. This handmade Japanese knife is a true workhorse and useful for nearly any task. 3 winners will be selected! READ: Top Quality Kikuichi Knife... -

Lucky enough to get Myoga (Japanese Ginger)" Make this easy Myoga Amazuzuke (Sweet Pickled Japanese Ginger). Refreshing and addicting, it‘s our favorite kind of pickles in the summertime. I received homegrown myoga as a gift from a local JOC... -

Kinpira Gobo is a traditional Japanese dish made with shredded burdock root and carrot simmered in sweet soy sauce. READ: Kinpira Gobo (Braised Burdock Root) (Video) ??????? -

With pantry staples like butter, canned tuna, and Mentsuyu, you can easily make this flavorful Japanese-Style Tuna Mushroom Pasta for a weeknight dinner. READ: Japanese-Style Tuna Mushroom Pasta ?????????? -

Glazed with a delicious soy-butter sauce, this Butter Shoyu Chicken will win your family\'s heart! It is a simple recipe but produces a luxurious result. READ: Butter Shoyu Chicken ???????? -

With potatoes and beef simmered in savory dashi broth, Nikujaga or Japanese Meat and Potato Stew is an iconic home-cooked dish in Japan. READ: Nikujaga (Japanese Meat and Potato Stew) (Video) ???? -

Each summer, visitors from all over flock to Furano to see the vast and colorful flower fields. Join us in touring the lavender farms and trying local cheese in this guide. READ: Hokkaido Furano Travel Guide -

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Lucky enough to spot some fresh ume plums at your local grocery stores or farmers markets" Here are 5 delicious ume plum recipes that you and your family would love! READ: 5 Delicious Ume Plum Recipes To Make This Spring -

With rich and complex layers of savory and not-so-spicy spices, this Bone-In Chicken Curry with vegetables is an ideal meal for the family! READ: Bone-in Chicken Curry (Video) ????????? -