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how to make kuromitsu (black sugar syrup)
Kuromitsu is a Japanese simple syrup made from black sugar harvested in Okinawa. It’s got an extremely sweet and complex flavor that’ll add both character and sweetness to any dish you desire. What is kuromitsu ? Kuromitsu is a Japanese sugar syrup. “Kuro” means black in Japanese, and “mitsu” means syrup or honey. So “kuromitsu”

Hojicha latte recipe: 5 ways to make it your best yet
Hojicha lattes will make your day – whether you want a warm, creamy and richly flavored tea or something a little cool. This hojicha tea latte is THE ONE you want to try making next ! What is a hojicha latte? Hojicha latte is a Japanese style latte made with hojicha, a type of Japanese

Kenchinjiru: the ultimate japanese vegetable soup
Love root vegetables? As someone who also enjoys them, this could soon be one of your favorite ways to cook them. Thanks to gobo (burdock root) this soups full of flavor, completely filling and perfect as a side or even as your main dish. Make sure to read through the end to get all my
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Daidokoro - the Japanese Kitchen Podcast

Episode 13 – what its like to eat at a michelin rated restaurant
Episode 13 – what its like to eat at a michelin rated restaurant and how to chose your next experience Show Notes What it’s like to eat at a Michelin rated restaurant and how to choose so your next visit is not a disappointment. You’re listening to the daidokoro video podcast. Hi,

Episode 3 – 7 mistakes you dont wanna make on your next trip to japan – reality check
going to japan or know someone who is? here’s 7 things to be mindful of for traveling in japan 👇 Show Notes Seven mistakes you don’t want to make on your next trip to Japan. You’re listening to the daidokoro video podcast. Hi, I’m Pat Tokuyama and you’re about to discover some of the

Season 2, Episode 1 – ichigoichie (once in a lifetime) trip to asia
if you could travel for an extended period of time would you? 🤔 Show Notes In Japanese, there’s a phrase ichigoichie, which means one time, one meeting, loosely translated, it could also mean once in a lifetime. You’re listening to the daidokoro video podcast. Hi, I’m Pat Tokuyama and you’re about to discover some

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Shoyu vs soy sauce: what to use for cooking
Shoyu vs soy sauce Let’s get one thing straight. ‘Shoyu’ is the Japanese word for soy sauce. There are many different types of soy sauce, including Vietnamese, Chinese, Indonesian, Thai and Korean. They are not all one and the same. But as you may know for Japanese soy sauces, ‘shoyu’ is really just a broad

Cooking matcha vs Ceremonial Matcha
Curious what the difference is between ‘ceremonial’ and ‘cooking’ or ‘culinary’ matcha? Continue reading and discover what the differences are!

Soba : The definitive guide (2023) to Japanese buckwheat noodles
Curious about soba? In this post discover share everything you need to know-including how to make them at home!
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kochi Japan travel 5 things to do in kochi prefecture (itinerary)
curious about what Japan looks like outside of the major cities? here’s a few things i did on my last trip to kochi prefecture in Shikoku Japan. Go to Kochi Japan, and perhaps it will change you If there’s anything that’s changed me more in my life in terms of my perspectives and also helping

Shimantogawa, Kochi: Japan’s Last Remaining Limpid Stream
Did you know that Shimantogawa (四万十川) or the Shimanto River is also the longest river in Shikoku? Where is Shimantogawa, Kochi? Shimantogawa (四万十川) or the Shimanto River is a 196-kilometer stretch found in the western area of Japan’s Kochi Prefecture. Its Japanese kanji characters mean it’s “Japan’s last remaining limpid stream”. Visitors will

Choosing a Credit Card for travel
Now we are gonna cover, how to choose a credit card and some of the things that I consider when choosing a new credit card, I have them ranked in order of importance to me. What are you travel goals? The first, being my travel goals and plans, second is the card bonus and
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