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Why should we go hunt for bargains when we’ve already got all we really need (fried chicken) right here?
Ridiculously easy and amazingly tasty come together in this takikomigohan rice cooker idea.
Today in the SoraKitchen, we’re not just making umeboshi, we’re making umeboshi inside our office.
Its mysterious outer coating is not burned but simply incorporates one special ingredient.
Here’s a recipe to make chilled Japanese-style pudding using the transparent soy sauce that’s become a popular souvenir from Japan.
Reishi mushrooms add immune-boosting powers to the centuries-old recipe behind this cult cola.
Enjoy the best Japanese shaved ice at a store that only pops up for three months in summer!
Official recipes give us a taste of famous meals from the film, and they’re easy enough for children to make too.
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