rice (Page 8)
Rice is part of almost every traditional Japanese meal, but should the rest of the meal be part of the rice?
Okayu bread is so easy that its creator made it by accident.
Photos show rural Aomori town’s continuing tradition of artistic agriculture with convenient access for travelers.
White rice goes head to head with jelly in the sharpest blade stakes, but only one can win.
And it’s all thanks to the Japan Air Self-Defense Force’s F-15s (and an Ishikawa-based vendor).
After winning Japan’s first-ever medal in the sport, the five athletes are good on grains for quite a while.
Because noting spices up a bowl of plain white rice like the taste of deep-fried bird.
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If you think this Valentine’s offering looks like an ordinary dessert, wait until you see what it’s made of!
Also offers “petite rice” options for those who aren’t ready to forego carbohydrates entirely.
Iconic character from Hayao Miyazaki anime is ready to terrify and/or charm you at mealtime.
Putting soy sauce on white rice is a major faux pas in Japan, but now there’s a flavorful alternative.
So, how fast do you think you can stir up a plate of fried rice? This ad tries to do it in 10 seconds!
This cautionary tale proves that the Japanese word for “large serving” could result in having to eat a truly mountainous meal.
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