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FOOD RESTAURANTS

Onigiri Chef’s Story | Jichan’s Onigiri-ya

japanup_akane 02/23/2022

Jichan’s Onigiri-ya for lunch recently. My order was salmon onigiri, shio grilled, onsen, kara-age, and spicy miso buta kakuni onigiri. I also got a kara-age and egg mini donburi.

LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

“Hinamatsuri” Is Coming Soon

japanup_akane 02/21/2022

People in Japan celebrate it to pray for girls’ healthy growth and happiness. Since there is another day for boys, Hinamatsuri primarily applies to families with girls.

FOOD RECIPE

Kawaii!! Kyaraben – Rooster Bento

japanup 02/20/2022

Mayumi Johnston is Author of Japanese character bento blog, “Spice Up Your Life With a Taste of Japan”

FOOD RECIPE

Kawaii!! Kyaraben – Heart Shaped Inari Fox Bento

japanup 02/20/2022

Mayumi Johnston is Author of Japanese character bento blog, “Spice Up Your Life With a Taste of Japan”

LEARNJAPAN TRADITIONAL CULTURE

Matcha — How to Tell Good Tea from Bad

japanup_akane 02/18/2022

The taste of good matcha is hard to describe. It’s a complex taste that touches all parts of the palette. A tiny bit sweet, a tiny bit bitter, a lot of earthiness (these are powdered leaves, after all), and a warmth that rolls down the throat with a creaminess that feels like a green smoothie.

FOOD RESTAURANTS

【Recommend Restaurant】Fujiyama: Japanese Fusion Dinner and a Teppan Show

japanup_akane 02/17/2022

hibachi- not only is it tasty but you get to enjoy the chefs entertain you with sleights and tricks, it is almost as if you are watching Cirques Soleil.

EVENT AND NEWS IN LA EXPERIENCE WHAT’S HOT

Documentary ”Kioke Shoyu -Rediscovering the Soy Sauce Barrel-“

japanup_akane 02/16/2022

Special Documentary Program “Kioke Shoyu -Rediscovering the Soy Sauce Barrel-” (English subtitled)

CUISINE FOOD MONTHLY

RAMEN DICTIONARY in Los Angeles

japanup_akane 02/16/2022

38 Different Kinds of Ramen from Ramen Stores in Los Angeles area, San Diego, and Las Vegas!

LEARNJAPAN POP CULTURE

Anime-inspired Ice Cream Shop Tsun Scoops throws Valentine’s Event Sweetheart Symphony

japanup_akane 02/16/2022

The ice cream shops name is inspired from the Japanese word Tsundere. A tsundere is a character usually depicted in anime that switches from being cold towards a love interest into being sweet.