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... after an amazing lunch, dessert was a disappointment - the fresh mochi was extremely chewy and somewhat bland. It was the first time that we had ever tried fresh, warm mochi like this, so it wasn't all bad.
Art of Sake

October 4th 2016
Geo: 35.4893, 138.688There may not be a more prime example of the Japanese proclivity for converting the simple into the complex than sake production, the art of turning rice into rice wine. As far as staples go, it doesn't get any simpler than rice, which comprises the bulk of the diets of nearly 50% of the world's population. It's a simple carbohydrate with a simple and plain tas ... read more
Asia » Japan » Yamanashi » Fujikawaguchiko

Japanese Flag In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more
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