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What is the origin of the term “…
Sake & TeaWhat is the origin of the term "chilled sake"? Words related to sake(hiyaoroshi)Japanese rice wine … -
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… -
What is “moromi”? Words re…
Sake & TeaWhat is "moromi"? Words related to sake(moromi)Japanese rice wine It is the liquid in the … -
What is nigori sake? There are multipl…
Sake & TeaWhat is nigori sake? There are multiple types and flavors of nigori sake.(Nigorizake (nigori sake)Japanese… -
How is doburoku made? Words related to…
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Sake & TeaWhen did "taru-shu" begin to be made? Words related to sake(Taruzake)Japanese rice wine Sa… -
What is “Arabashiri”? Word…
Sake & TeaWhat is "Arabashiri"? Words related to Sake(arabashiri)Japanese rice wine Refers to the fi… -
New Year’s decorations
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battledore (early form of badminton ra…
puppetbattledore (early form of badminton racket)(Hagoita)New Year Originating as a New Year's game …
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