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Holiday Dining “IZAKAYA (Japanese-style pub)”

miwako3 11/15/2024 No Comments

Perfect Restaurant Choices for Holiday Season Family/Friends Meet-up There are only two months left in the year of 2024… Halloween is over and the holiday season is upon us! After the upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas will already be there before you know it, and the New Year 2025 is waiting just around the corner. We assume that a lot of JapanUp! readers are planning to get together with friends and family at the end of the year. However, when you actually decide on a place, you may find that all the places are booked up and you can’t get in. It…

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“Love Snacks, Love Japan” Event at Tanaka Farms, Distributes 1,500 Japanese Snacks

miwako3 11/05/2024 No Comments

Irvine, CA – On October 26 and 27, Tanaka Farms in Irvine, CA, was abuzz as The Japan Food Product Overseas Promotion Center (JFOODO) held its “Love Snacks, Love Japan” event, where they gave away 1,500 samples of Japanese snacks. Taking place during Tanaka Farms’ popular pumpkin patch weekend, the event attracted large crowds of people eager to experience the flavors of Japan.

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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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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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Japanese Restaurants Growing Their Presence in the Michelin Guide

miwako3 08/31/2024

Discover the Flavors of Japan in California: A Culinary Journey California’s dining scene is experiencing a remarkable evolution, especially with the growing recognition of Japanese restaurants by the prestigious Michelin Guide. In cities like Los Angeles and San Francisco, Japanese cuisine is taking center stage, with one restaurant earning two stars and 17 others receiving one star. These accolades are a testament to the skill and creativity of Japanese chefs, whose dishes are celebrated not only for their authenticity but also for their innovative flair. For those seeking quality dining experiences at more accessible prices, nine restaurants have also been…

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