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What is Umami? Umamai Explained Guide.
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What is Umami? Umamai Explained Guide.

ItsJapanese Teamby ItsJapanese TeamApril 28, 2025April 28, 20250

So, what’s umami exactly? Glad you asked. That’s where this guide comes in. What is umami? Umami is recognized as the fifth basic taste, alongside …

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What’s Wasabi, What it’s Made Of & Why So Spicy?
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What’s Wasabi, What it’s Made Of & Why So Spicy?

ItsJapanese Teamby ItsJapanese TeamApril 20, 2025April 20, 20250

What’s the deal with wasabI? What’s it made it of? Is it healthy? And what’s the difference between real and fake wasabi? This quick guide …

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11 Types of Japanese Seaweed Explained
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11 Types of Japanese Seaweed Explained

ItsJapanese Teamby ItsJapanese TeamJanuary 21, 2025April 28, 20250

Interested in the types of Japanese seaweed? Well, there are 11 kinds you’ll find in Japanese food. Seaweed is a part of Japanese cuisine and …

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16 Types of Sushi Fish – Sushi Names Explained

ItsJapanese Teamby ItsJapanese TeamDecember 21, 2024January 8, 20250

When you think of the types of sushi fish… You may think of tuna. In this guide, you’ll learn about the 16+ coommon types of …

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About Japanese Curry vs Indian Curry, History, Dishes & More
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About Japanese Curry vs Indian Curry, History, Dishes & More

ItsJapanese Teamby ItsJapanese TeamOctober 25, 2024October 25, 20241

Ah, Japanese curry. What is it? How’s it different from Indian curry? And is it even delicious? The answer to this last question is YES. …

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Soba vs Udon: All About the Most Important Japanese Noodles
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Soba vs Udon: All About the Most Important Japanese Noodles

ItsJapanese Teamby ItsJapanese TeamAugust 13, 2024October 25, 20240

Wondering about Soba vs. Udon? Which is healthier? Which is tastier? And what’s the difference between Soba vs Udon? This is the Sobs vs. Udon …

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15+ Types of Japanese Restaurants You’ll Come Across

ItsJapanese Teamby ItsJapanese TeamNovember 28, 2023November 28, 20230

Love Japanese food? Then you likely love Japanese restaurants as well. But what kind of of restaurants are there? Well, in this guide → you’ll …

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17 Japanese Street Foods: Yakitori, Takoyaki, And…

ItsJapanese Teamby ItsJapanese TeamNovember 2, 2023November 2, 20230

Whether you’re visiting Tokyo, Osaka, Okinawa or Hokkaido… …you’re likely to run across Japanese street food. So, what kind of Japanese street food are there? …

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16 Spicy Japanese Foods: Wasabi, Spicy Sushi & More.

ItsJapanese Teamby ItsJapanese TeamOctober 29, 2023October 29, 20230

The first thing you need to know is… Japanese cuisine is not known for being spicy. In fact, that’s one of the most common Japanese …

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17 Weird Japanese Foods: Which One is Your Favorite?

ItsJapanese Teamby ItsJapanese TeamOctober 22, 2023October 22, 20230

You may be wondering what weird Japanese foods are there… Well, the word “weird” is definitely subjective. Everyone eats something that others find weird — …

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