Governor Hirai promotes the Pears delicious taste in LA.
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Kagura Torrance – $5 Off Daily Lunch Specials!
Enjoy Delicious & Crispy Tonkatsu at a Special Lunch Discount！
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Quiz – February 2025
Solution of Sudoku of vol.208 (February 2025 issue).
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Ramen Reinvented: A Global Journey into Flavor and Culture
In Los Angeles, ramen shops continue to open at a rapid pace this year, with most of them being Japanese-style ramen restaurants. The presence of Japanese ramen culture has truly taken root in America, with more and more people embracing it. Although ramen originated in China, it evolved uniquely after arriving in Japan and has become a beloved dish worldwide.Ramen originally began as a noodle dish in China, but it underwent a transformation when it arrived in Japan. Over time, ramen diversified within Japan, and today, it holds global appeal. The popularity of ramen is spreading rapidly, particularly across the…
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JAPANESE SAMURAI / Issa Kobayashi
1763-1827 小林一茶 Issa Kobayashi A Haiku Poet with a Heart for the Everyday A Difficult Childhood Issa Kobayashi, born in 1763 in Shinano Province (now Nagano Prefecture), lived a life marked by hardship and resilience. His real name was Yataro, and he came from a farming family. Issa’s early years were challenging. His mother passed away when he was just three years old, and his father remarried when Issa was eight. Unfortunately, his relationship with his stepmother was strained. She favored her own children, leaving Issa to care for his younger half-siblings. When the baby cried, Issa would be scolded,…
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Junko Ueno Garrett – An Afternoon of Spanish Music
Junko Ueno Garrett Piano Concert – 2/15 (Sat)
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Get Holiday-Ready with Glowing Skin: Discover the Benefits of Facials at Salon de K.I.R.E.I in Los Angeles
As the holiday season approaches, it’s the perfect time to invest in your skincare routine.
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Celebrate New Year with Organic Mochi
Eden Foods offers organic Japanese mochi, perfect for celebrating the New Year. In Japan, mochi symbolizes prosperity and is a traditional treat during the season. Enjoy it grilled or in soups for an authentic taste of Japanese culture. EDEN FOODS– Purchase through the official website!Web: store.edenfoods.comInstagram: @edenfoods
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HINODEYA DASHI RAMEN: Special New Year Promotion! 🎉
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Keiro and LTSC Join Forces to Support Senior Mental Health
Keiro and Little Tokyo Service Center
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OMOTENASHI: “Japanese New Year Decorations and Their Origins”
Japanese New Year Decorations and Their Origins In Japan, New Year’s Day (January 1st) is the most important holiday of the year. Similar to Thanksgiving in the United States, families gather to celebrate the start of a new year. As part of these celebrations, special seasonal decorations are prepared. These include shimenawa (sacred ropes made of braided straw), kadomatsu (decorations made of pine and bamboo), and kagami mochi (decorative rice cakes). Each of these has a significant meaning and role, but in this article, we will focus on shimenawa. In Japan, many people follow Shinto (one of Japan’s two main…
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