Katsushika Hokusai was a prominent Japanese ukiyo-e artist active in the late Edo period. He lived to the age of 90 during the Edo period (1600-1860), a time when the average life expectancy was less than 50 years, and created approximately 30,000 works before his passing. Many of his works, produced over about 70 years, continue to be highly acclaimed even 170 years after his death.
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Japanese Egg Omelette Sando. How to make it using a microwave.
You can make nice and yellow Tamagoyaki without burning it.
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Do you know you can experience Japanese beauty near you?
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GOZEN’s executive chef Nakagawa created special and easy recipes for JapanUp! readers using Japanese products/ingredients.
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GOZEN’s executive chef Nakagawa created special and easy recipes for JapanUp! readers using Japanese products/ingredients.
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I saw it as a good opportunity to start a new chapter in my life. I knew that it would be challenging at times and that a lot of the activities that I took part in, in the UK would come to an end. But I also knew that I would be able to develop new interests and pursuits – which in and of itself is an exciting prospect.
View More I LIVE IN JAPAN / Matt Okuhara / Interpreter for the Matsumoto Castle Gun Corps
It is an easy and perfect side dish for Bento box!
Leftover carrot scraps can be used for Bolognese Sauce!
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Hanaoka Seishu was a doctor active during the Edo period. While studying Chinese herbal medicine, he also mastered Dutch-style surgery and other cutting-edge medical techniques. After repeatedly mixing various medicinal herbs, he perfected the anesthetic “Tsusensan,” composed mainly of mandarage (datura alba) berries and other ingredients.
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Mix and bake! Super easy and healthy!!!
Very rich and tasty without dairy product.
Ino Tadataka was the first person to complete a map of Japan, and his map was so highly accurate that it was used for 100 years after its completion.
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Japanese scallops are highly prized in overseas markets and represent one of Japan’s top agricultural, forestry, and fisheries exports.
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