Japanese Culture– category –
The customs, aesthetics and ideas behind how Japan eats — context that makes every sushi meal richer.
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Ending a Sushi Meal in the Tea Room: Ma and Yoin
After the last piece of sushi, a few quiet minutes in the tea room with matcha and a seasonal sweet: how ma and yoin shape the end of a meal. -
Real or Processed Wasabi: What You Taste at a Tokyo Counter
Is the wasabi at a Tokyo sushi counter real or processed? How to read labels, why sharkskin graters matter, plus why chefs tuck wasabi inside each piece.
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