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🍢 Oden: A Guide to Japan's Cozy Winter Comfort Food Oden is a traditional Japanese stew, best enjoyed in the cooler months. It consists of various ingredients slow-simmered in a light, savory, soy-flavored broth called dashi. It’s warm, savory, and deeply satisfying. 1. 🍲 Oden Overview  Feature Description What is it? A Japanese hot pot or stew where various ingredients are slowly simmered in a light, soy-based, savory dashi broth. Flavor Profile Umami-rich and savory, but light and delicate. The long simmering time allows the dashi flavor to deeply penetrate the ingredients. When to Eat Primarily enjoyed during autumn and...

🍣 Sushi Etiquette & Menu Guide for tourist 1. Essential Sushi Manners  Sushi is an art form, and following a few simple rules enhances the experience for both you and the chef (Itamae). Aspect Etiquette Rule Explanation Using Soy Sauce (Shoyu) Dip the Neta (Topping), not the Shari (Rice). Dipping the rice causes it to absorb too much soy sauce, making the flavor overpowering and the shari fall apart. Dip fish-side down. Hands vs. Chopsticks Both are acceptable. It is perfectly fine (and traditionally correct) to eat nigiri sushi with your fingers. Use chopsticks for sashimi or gunkan (battleship rolls)....

🍁 Top Autumn Foliage Spots in Japan for Travelers 2025 Japanese autumn runs roughly from September (in the north/high mountains) to early December (in the south/major cities). The peak season for Tokyo and Kyoto is generally mid-November to early December.                                                                   1. The Classic & Iconic Views (Kansai & Fuji Area) 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Location Region Best Time (Approx.) Why It’s a Must-See Kyoto (e.g., Tofukuji Temple, Kiyomizu-dera Temple, Arashiyama) Kansai...

🚽 Japan Restroom Guide: Using the High-Tech Toilet   Japanese toilets, or Washlets, are famous for their comfort and advanced features. Don't be intimidated by the control panel—it's easy to use once you know the basics!   1. 🚻 Before You Sit Down (The Basics)   Squat or Western? Many older public restrooms still have Squat Toilets. If you see a raised seat, it's a standard Western Toilet.　　　　　　　　 Sounds for Privacy (Otohime) If you hear music or the sound of flushing water before you flush, that's called Otohime (Sound Princess). It's a system to mask bathroom noises, saving real water....

The new Matcha Smoothie from Seven-Eleven Japan is a must-try for any tourist! It offers an authentic, high-quality matcha experience that is super convenient. Here is an introduction to the product for foreign visitors: 　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 🍵 Seven-Eleven Japan's Must-Try: Uji Matcha Smoothie! If you love Japanese green tea and are looking for a quick, authentic, and refreshing treat, Seven-Eleven Japan has just the thing for you: the new Uji Matcha Smoothie. It is a limited-edition drink that brings a truly premium flavor to the convenience store. 📜 Overview (概要) Feature Details Product Name Uji Matcha Smoothie (宇治抹茶スムージー) Availability Seven-Eleven stores across...