1/15/2024 6:44:49 PM
Katsuo - or bonito flakes - is one of those things that make Japanese food Japanese. Even if you don't know about them, you probably have felt the taste in dashi or as a topping. Mariam unpacks the umami magic.
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1/10/2024 5:47:41 PM
One part shoujo romance, one part isekai. What do you get? The Saint's Magic Power is Omnipotent. Not your average isekai anime, Cristy finds out if it's worth watching.
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1/9/2024 4:32:46 PM
Geisha and their apprentices, Maiko, are legendary figures in traditional Japanese culture. But what do you actually know about them? Mariam unveils some facts you might never have heard before.
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1/5/2024 10:58:09 AM
Japanese anime is bigger than ever, not only in Japan but all over the world. What are some of the reasons for this supercharging of what once was an obscure genre of entertainment? Mariam takes a closer look.
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1/4/2024 2:56:20 PM
Hanafuda - literally flower cards - is a Japanese card game with roots dating back a thousand years to the Heian Era. Though it has evolved over time, it's still just as addicting! Mariam gives us the beginner's guide.
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1/3/2024 11:21:30 AM
Japan is one of the countries on a lot of people's travel bucket list. And for good reason. The number of things, events and mannerisms that are unique to Japan is more than most can imagine. Find out Mariam's top 10!
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