A Look at Japanese
Culture & Tradition
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The Tetsubin (pronounced “tet-SUE-bin”) teapot
is a Japanese teapot made of cast iron. A typical Tetsubin teapot
has a geometric, organic or animal pattern decoration on the side
where its spout faces your right...
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The dried and cured leaves of a white-flowered
evergreen known as Camellia
sinensis are used to produce tea. In China tea has been
produced for almost 3,000 years...
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The origin of tea can be traced back to over 4000
years ago in China. No one is sure where and when tea was first
brewed; stories about tea's origins are more myth than reality.
One story tells that a legendary Chinese leader and medical
expert, Sheng Nong, discovered tea as a medicinal herb in 2737 B.C....
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The
Japanese Tea Ceremony |
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very special event in Japanese culture. The host spends days going
over every detail to make sure that the ceremony will be perfect... |
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How
to Use Chopsticks |
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Have you ever visited an Asian restaurant and
wondered about the traditions surrounding chopsticks? Chopsticks
are a great way to eat your food quickly and conveniently...
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History
of Sushi |
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When most people hear the word, “Sushi”, they
immediately think of raw fish.
In truth, dishes made with raw fish are called
“Sashimi”. What
defines Sushi is any dish made with...
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How
to serve Sushi |
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The great thing about eating Sushi is that it can
be eaten as an appetizer or main course in a fine Japanese
restaurant or snacked on at home...
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How
to make Sushi |
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Although you can visit any Sushi restaurant and
enjoy fresh, delicious food, another option is to learn how to
make Sushi at home...
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Origin
of Sushi |
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Sushi has a very interesting origin that has lasted for centuries and continues
to be a very popular food source today. Sushi
is made with a combination of shellfish, cooked or raw fish, vegetables, and
seasoned rice...
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Types
of Sushi |
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Although there are a number of Sushi types that most people order, in reality,
you can choose any combination of fish and vegetables you like.
Therefore, in addition to some of the better-known Sushi types, you can
be as imaginative as you like and create your own Sushi variety...
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History
of Sake |
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Sake is the traditional rice wine of Japan. It comes in several different
varieties, and was first made at least 2,000 years ago. Since then, sake has
played an important role in Japanese culture and history...
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More
about Sake |
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Sake is an alcoholic rice wine that is native to Japan. It is believed that
sake production dates back to the 3rd century, around the same time
rice planting methods in Japan became common practice...
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Kabuki
Theatre |
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A wonderful combination of ancient traditions and cutting-edge modern life,
Japan has it all. It is one of the world’s most fascinating places to visit
as many wonders and revelation await you...
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Koi
/ Japanese Carp |
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Koi, which are Japanese carp, are beautiful fish found most often in ponds
in Japanese gardens. Although
they come in a number of different color variations, the bright orange and
red are the most easily recognized...
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