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Interview with Ryoma Takeuchi and Kento Kaku from Amazon Prime Video’s “Like a Dragon: Yakuza”

miwako3 10/24/2024

New Live-Action Series Based on SEGA’s Hit Game Set for Release! 　Amazon’s original drama Like a Dragon: Yakuza, based on the hit video game franchise, launches Thursday, October 24 with an exclusive worldwide streaming release on Prime Video. Developed from an original script, the series is based on the hit SEGA game series “Like a Dragon.” The protagonist, Kazuma Kiryu, is played by actor Ryoma Takeuchi. Kazuma Kiryu’s sworn brother and childhood best friend, Akira Nishikiyama, is played by actor Kento Kaku. The two actors made a surprise appearance at a panel discussion at San Diego Comic-Con, one of North…

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EASY STEP Recipes with Japanese Ingredients

miwako3 10/07/2024

This month, JapanUp! teams up with top Japanese brands and talented culinary influencers to bring you special recipes that are simple to recreate at home. Some of the most popular influencers in the U.S. will show you how to turn Japanese products into delicious, easy-to-make dishes. With just a few steps, you’ll be enjoying authentic Japanese flavors right from your own kitchen!
Get ready to discover a whole new world of tasty treats!

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Discover the Flavor of Eden Umeboshi: Tart, Juicy, and Perfect for Japanese Cuisine

miwako3 10/07/2024

Eden Umeboshi Plums and Paste, sun-dried, infused with red shiso (beefsteak) leaf. Ideal for sushi and rice balls. Lends tartness to dressings, dips, and sauces. The Wakayama ‘nanko’ plum variety is prized for its juicy pulp and high citric acid content. EDEN FOODS– Purchase through the official website!Web: store.edenfoods.comInstagram: @edenfoods

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Japan is Suffering from Rice Shortage!?

miwako3 10/04/2024

Japan is currently facing a nationwide rice shortage, impacting daily life and causing concern among consumers. Supermarkets across the country are struggling to keep rice on their shelves, with many implementing purchase restrictions to prevent hoarding. The scarcity has led to significant price increases, with some retailers reporting that rice prices have doubled compared to last year. In Tokyo, a 5kg bag of rice now costs around 3,000 yen, a 20% increase from the previous year. Several factors have contributed to this shortage, including lower rice production in the previous year and higher demand from increased tourism. The Agriculture Minister…

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Yuichi Kohatsu – Therapist to the World “A path to healing exists if you don’t give up.”

miwako3 10/02/2024

Yuichi Kohatsu – Therapist to the World A path to healing exists if you don’t give up. Who is Yuichi Kohatsu? World Series MVP. This prestigious award is given to the top player from the winning team of Major League Baseball’s World Series. In the history of MLB, the only Japanese player to ever win this title is Hideki Matsui, who achieved this accolade with the New York Yankees. Sharing that moment of ultimate joy with Matsui in 2009, when the Yankees won the World Series and he was named MVP, was Yuichi Kohatsu, who served as Matsui’s personal trainer…

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Influencer Collaboration RECIPE_Kikkoman

miwako3 10/01/2024

This month, JapanUp! teams up with top Japanese brands and talented culinary influencers to bring you special recipes that are simple to recreate at home. Some of the most popular influencers in the U.S. will show you how to turn Japanese products into delicious, easy-to-make dishes. With just a few steps, you’ll be enjoying authentic Japanese flavors right from your own kitchen! Get ready to discover a whole new world of tasty treats! Kikkoman Recipe by Mel Lazaro (@melshealthybowl) Featured Products Yuzu Ponzu Kikkoman® Ponzu is offered in four versatile flavors: Original, Yuzu, Lime and Chili, to enhance the flavors…

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Influencer Collaboration RECIPE_Day-Lee’s_Gyoza

miwako3 10/01/2024

This month, JapanUp! teams up with top Japanese brands and talented culinary influencers to bring you special recipes that are simple to recreate at home. Some of the most popular influencers in the U.S. will show you how to turn Japanese products into delicious, easy-to-make dishes. With just a few steps, you’ll be enjoying authentic Japanese flavors right from your own kitchen! Get ready to discover a whole new world of tasty treats! Day-lee Gyoza Recipe by Mel Lazaro (@melshealthybowl) Featured Products UMAMI GYOZA DUMPLINGS Chewy texture, filled with a ginger and a savory burst of umami. A technique to…

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Influencer Collaboration RECIPE – Eden

miwako3 10/01/2024

This month, JapanUp! teams up with top Japanese brands and talented culinary influencers to bring you special recipes that are simple to recreate at home. Some of the most popular influencers in the U.S. will show you how to turn Japanese products into delicious, easy-to-make dishes. With just a few steps, you’ll be enjoying authentic Japanese flavors right from your own kitchen! Get ready to discover a whole new world of tasty treats! Eden Recipe by Sylvia Wakana (@sylvia.wakana) Featured Products Shoyu Soy Sauce (Organic) Eden – Shoyu two new, authentic, organic, non-gmo, koji fermented soy sauces – a one…

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