Paderno World Cuisine Yanagi Sashimi Japanese Sushi Knife, 10-5/8-Inch

The Paderno World Cuisine 10 5/8″ Yanagi Sashimi sushi knife is excellent for cutting raw fish. This suchi knife is typically a single grind, long, narrow blade similar to the Tako Sashimi knife. The blade is constructed of a special type of stainless steel for maximum edge retention. It has…

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Food packaging labeling for allergy-causing substances in Japan

Last year I uploaded a series of printable cards for communicating dietary restrictions in Japan. This is a follow-up of sorts to this, with some information about food package labelling and allergy-causing products. There are seven substances that must, by law, be indicated as being present on packaged foods that contain them in Japan. I’ve listed them below in this order: English: kanji: hiragana or katakana: roma-ji. read more

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Japanese Farm Food

Japanese Farm Food offers a unique look into life on a Japanese farm through 165 simple, clear-flavored recipes along with personal stories and over 100 stunning photographs. It is a book about love, community, and life in rural Japan. Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2012: USA Winner, Best Japanese Cuisine Book“Our life centers…

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