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Akabeko: The Legendary Red Cow The legend of Akabeko, or the “red cow,” began in 807 CE when Japanese monks used cattle to help build the Enzoji Temple in Yanaizu, Fukushima. There are many...

  How Is Tachigui Soba Made? Soba is made by processing buckwheat fruits into soba flour, then mixing the blend with water and kneading it into long, narrow noodles. A variety of combinations...

Japan's First "Fast Food" Food in Japan’s train stations is more than easily accessible: it's also tasty, quick, and an opportunity to enjoy cultural traditions. For example, tachigui soba is...

  Characteristics of Ekiben Unlike painfully basic airplane meals, ekiben notoriously maintains a high standard of food quality and artful presentation. While ekiben is intended for grab and...

  The Best of Cultural Traditions and Modernism When thinking about Japanese food, you probably envision chopsticks and sushi. However, Japanese food is much more versatile than new visitors...