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What is an Izakaya?

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What is an Izakaya?

You've probably heard of izakaya before, right? In Japan there are a lot of them and also in Germany you can find here and there a restaurant called Izakaya. Izakaya is a typical bar or pub that serves mainly small dishes and alcoholic beverages - actually like Spanish tapas, but in Japanese and with other delicacies...

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How to drink Japanese tea

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How to drink Japanese tea

Japan is known for its rich tea culture that dates back many centuries. Japanese people take their tea seriously, and there are several fascinating customs and traditions associated with the art of drinking tea...

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What is Koji exactly?

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What is Koji exactly?

Koji is a traditional Japanese food ingredient used in the preparation of many traditional Japanese dishes. It is a type of mushroom culture grown on rice, soybeans or other ingredients. Koji has been used in Japanese cooking for centuries and plays an important role in the production of soy sauce, miso, sake and other fermented foods...

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