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    What is the origin of the term “…

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    What is the origin of the name “…

    Sake & TeaWhat is the origin of the name "Gohyakumangoku," rice suitable for sake brewing? Words related to Sake(gohy…
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    What is “moromi”? Words re…

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    What is nigori sake? There are multipl…

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    How is doburoku made? Words related to…

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    When did “taru-shu” begin …

    Sake & TeaWhen did "taru-shu" begin to be made? Words related to sake(Taruzake)Japanese rice wine Sa…
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    What is “Arabashiri”? Word…

    Sake & TeaWhat is "Arabashiri"? Words related to Sake(arabashiri)Japanese rice wine Refers to the fi…
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    New Year’s decorations

    Other Traditional & Japanese CultureNew Year's decorations(shogatsukazari)New Year Decorations to we…
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