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This month's Japan Times article is about all the raw-protein foods that are eaten in Japan, and consuming them safely, plus how to make a great plate of sashimi. More on both topics below.

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Sakurayu - cherry blossom 'tea'

My latest article in The Japan Times is about edible cherry blossoms and leaves.

Filed under:  spring japan writing elsewhere japan times japanese culture

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It may look just like rice porridge, but this flavor packed, allergen-free flavoring ingredient is much more than that. I think it deserves a worldwide audience.

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This month's Japan Times article is about the traditions and superstitions surrounding Setsubun, which is coming up on February 3rd.

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Mochi with brown butter, green onions and nori

All about mochi and New Year's in the Japan Times, plus a ruinous-to-your-waistline buttery mochi recipe.

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This month's Japan Times article is about sweet potatoes*, which are called satsumaimo in Japanese.

Filed under:  fall potatoes winter writing elsewhere japan times

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A recipe for katsudon (a fried pork cutlet on rice topped with scrambled egg), and the history of pork in Japan.

Filed under:  japanese pork meat writing elsewhere japan times yoshoku

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How ancient Japanese people in the north foraged for mushrooms, plus a super-simple mushroom recipe.

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How a Japanese curry mix got to be named after a New England state not exactly known for curry.

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Kagizen Yoshikusa, Kyoto

This month's Japan Times article is about Kyoto sweets.

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