As soon as the season of cherry blossoms in bloom passes, many restaurants have bamboo shoots on display, called Takenoko. Takenoko in written form is composed of the kanji for bamboo, and the kanji for season. As its name implies, Takenoko is an ...
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Using Bamboo Shoots ― Source: Tokyo College of Sushi and Washoku: The College Headmaster’s One-Dish Course Series.

As soon as the season of cherry blossoms in bloom passes, many restaurants have bamboo shoots on display, called Takenoko. Takenoko in written form...
We will be discussing the calendar this time, too.For Setsubun, the Spring holiday that celebrates the end of Winter, we eat Ehomaki sushi in the cardinal direction that is deemed as “lucky” for the respective New Year. From my own memory, I would...
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Let’s Talk about Ehomaki ― Source: Tokyo College of Sushi and Washoku: The College Headmaster’s One-Dish Course Series.

We will be discussing the calendar this time, too.For Setsubun, the Spring holiday that celebrates the end of Winter, we eat Ehomaki sushi in the c...
Even for those who do not have a particular interest in Japanese culture and history, most people can think of the variety of customs and traditions associated with Japan’s unique New Year’s celebration. These celebrations welcome the New Year (To...
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Let’s Talk about New Year’s -- Source: Tokyo College of Sushi and Washoku: The College Headmaster’s One-Dish Course Series.

Even for those who do not have a particular interest in Japanese culture and history, most people can think of the variety of customs and tradition...
Did you know that November 24th is Washoku Day?On this day, Washoku was recognized by UNESCO as World Intangible Cultural Heritage, along with the subtitle of “ii nihonshoku” or “good Japanese food.” On November 24th, our college, as well as all m...
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Defining Washoku – Source: Tokyo College of Sushi and Washoku: The College Headmaster’s One-Dish Course Series.

Did you know that November 24th is Washoku Day?On this day, Washoku was recognized by UNESCO as World Intangible Cultural Heritage, along with the ...
As a self-described food-glutton, I love both Kitsune and Tanuki preparations. I usually order my soba with both the fried ingredients (Kitsune) and tenkasu (Tanuki). Some restaurants will call this “Mushina Soba,” or “Bakashi Ai Soba.”
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Let’s Talk About Soba and Udon – Source: Tokyo College of Sushi and Washoku: The College Headmaster’s One-Dish Course Series.

As a self-described food-glutton, I love both Kitsune and Tanuki preparations. I usually order my soba with both the fried ingredients (Kitsune) an...