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10 Japanese Gift Ideas

Looking for some ideas for Japanese gifts for the holidays? Here are 10 of some of my favorite items! These are all from Musubi Kiln, a Japanese tableware, homeware, and gift brand. They have a wide variety of quality items from Japan and many come in beautiful sets and boxes. […]

Festive Christmas Japanese breads
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Fave Black Friday/Holiday Sales & Deals – 2024

*This list will be continuously updated through the season. The holidays are already upon us (don’t we say that every year?), which not only means we have to holiday shop for our loved ones, but also many of our favorite brands are having big sales! This running list contains sales, […]

Tanabata Somen
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Tanabata Somen / 七夕そうめん 

Tanabata Somen is a popular summer noodle dish is enjoyed during Tanabata Festival in Japan on 7/7. Tanabata (七夕) is the Star Festival in Japan and takes place on July 7th. It comes from the tale of the meeting of two dieties, Orihime and Hikoboshi (represented by the stars Vega […]

Baby Recipes

Baby-Friendly “Ebi-Fry” (“Fried Shrimp”)

This baby-friendly version of the popular Japanese fried shrimp dish, Ebi-Fry, is quick and easy to make and fun for any kind to want to try! When making food for Rei, I not only want to give him nutritious meals, but fun ones, too! I think plating and eating with […]

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Taiyaki / たい焼き

Taiyaki are fun fish-shaped cake snacks that are a very popular street food, particularly during summer festivals! Growing up spending summers in Japan, I have lots of fond memories around Japanese summer festivals called Natsumatsuri. Aside from the beautiful lanterns, taiko drums, and festival games, I have so many good […]

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Tokoroten / ところてん

Next in my Japanese Summer Noodle Series is Tokoroten. These refreshing, fun jelly noodles are extremely unique and refreshing! Noodles made of jelly may sound weird, but I highly recommend giving Tokoroten a chance! While many people outside of Japan aren’t familiar with this dish, it’s a popular and traditional […]