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Even In Pandemic, Japanese Cuisine Continues To Thrive In Las Vegas

Feb 16, 2021

For a long time, Japanese dining options in Las Vegas were very limited and barely broke the double digits. 

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The colorful candy aisle at Ayame Japanese Market in Lexington, Ky.

How Toyota Helped Create A Thriving Japanese Food Culture In Kentucky

Jan 26, 2018
Authentic Japanese food and culture in the heart of Kentucky? You bet. And it all began when Toyota announced plans to open its first American plant in Georgetown in 1985.
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Even the dishware carries meaning. For a demonstration, executive chef Ryo Iizawa of the Embassy of Japan chose red and white dishware because "it's very Japanese" — red is symbolic of Japan, he explains, while white is a color for celebrations.

Chef Niki Nakayama Is A Modern Master Of An Ancient Japanese Meal

Nov 23, 2016
At her LA restaurant, Nakayama reimagines the Japanese tradition of kaiseki, a multicourse meal emphasizing local, seasonal ingredients in harmony with nature. She's one of its few female masters.
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Soba noodles served at Tsuzuki Soba House.

Japan's Centuries-Old Tradition Of Making Soba Noodles

Aug 28, 2016
In the remote mountains of the Japanese island of Shikoku, an old woman makes soba noodles by hand from locally grown buckwheat. It's ancient technique that is adapting to modern times.
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Satoko Sano, Miyo Nishimura, Takayo Yahagi take a character bento-making class from Tomomi Maruo, who has been teaching 'kyaraben' in her home for 13 years.

For Japanese Parents, Gorgeous Bento Lunches Are Packed With High Stakes

Jul 24, 2016
It's cute ... but is it too much cultural pressure?
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From snacks, to fish, to produce, the Tensuke Market in Columbus, Ohio, provides comforts of Japan to ex-pats and casual shoppers.

For Great Japanese Cuisine And Grocers, Head To Central Ohio (Really)

May 11, 2016
Why Ohio? Thanks to a nearby Honda plant, Columbus is full of bakeries, highly-regarded restaurants, markets and other retailers specializing in Japanese food, ingredients and wares.
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A chef cooks spaghetti at an Italian restaurant in Manhattan in 1953. In the late 19th and early 20th century, social workers and nutritionists cautioned that Italian food was too garlicky and spicy — which they said increased the craving for alcohol.

Why Hunting Down 'Authentic Ethnic Food' Is A Loaded Proposition

Apr 09, 2016
In a new book, an NYU scholar explores how immigrants shape the American palate. He says it's time to ditch the phrase "ethnic food" — which lumps all nonwhite people and their cuisines together.
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Artisanal Plastic: Japan's Fake Food Is A Real Art

Mar 25, 2016
Intricately crafted replicas of all sorts of dishes and drink — cakes, sushi and even beer — are ubiquitous window displays in Japan. A new book visually explores the culture of Nearly Eternal food.
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A sushi chef prepares a dish during the Global Sushi Challenge competition in Tokyo, Japan, last September. Japan's new program will certify Japanese restaurants outside of the country that meet the standards of traditional Japanese food, known as <em>wa

Sorry, Sushi Burrito: Japanese Program Certifies Authentic Cuisine

Feb 08, 2016
In a world of Big Mac sushi and Cajun rolls, Japan is launching a new program to certify the 89,000 Japanese restaurants outside the country that uphold traditional washoku cuisine values.
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Table for two: The raw story

Dec 23, 2015

In a sea of all-you-can-eat sushi joints, Yui’s fresh omakase approach represents a decidedly different wave

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The U.S. Sumo Federation says more and more Americans are interested in sumo. But U.S. Sumo Open champions Natasha Ikejiri and Jenelle Hamilton say they haven't yet developed a taste for the traditional sumo stew.

Sumo Breakfast Of Champions: Bowls And Bowls Of Clay Pot Stew

Aug 07, 2015
Many sumo wrestlers adhere to a rigid diet centered around a traditional Japanese dish called chanko-nabe. Champions say they count on the stew's balanced nutrition paired with lots of rice to win.
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A woodblock print by the artist Toyohara Chikanobu depicts a tea ceremony during the reign of Japan's Emperor Meiji. Under Meiji, tea was included in many schools as part of etiquette training for women.

In The Japanese Tea Ceremony, Politics Are Served With Every Cup

Jun 23, 2015
The ritual drinking of this ancient beverage — often thought of as the epitome of Japanese restraint and formality — has long been entwined with issues of power and national identity.
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