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Sushi in Japan, Japanese sushi

Sushi is one of the most popular dishes in Japan. Japanese usually enjoy having sushi on special occasions like Hanami, Hina Matsuri, etc. It has a very interesting history. It had its origin in China and became popular in Japan. In the past, any fish caught had to be preserved and the only method possible [...]

The Importance of Sugar and Soy Sauce

Sugar and soy sauce is the most important combination in Japanese cuisine.  These are used in  many Japanese dishes. For example, cooked dishes like nimono, oden and kinpira-gobou, yakitori, syoga-yaki, syoyu-ramen and takikomi-gohan (rise dishes that include some ingredients) are cooked with these seasonings. If there is a lack of sugar and soy sauce, some [...]