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    Japanese yam (Dioscorea japonica)

    Japanese confectioneryJapanese yam (Dioscorea japonica)(Jouyomanju)red bean pasteweddingsouvenir A J…
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    Suzuki Ruins Museum

    historic ruins (remains, relics)Higashimurayama, Ome, OkutamaSuzuki Ruins Museum(Suzuki Remains Museum)old stone age…
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    • Traditional Culture Dictionary by agataJapan

    geese alighting

    Japanese confectionerygeese alighting(rakugan)dried confectionaryforged weaponry (e.g. swords, spears, etc.) …
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    • Traditional Culture Dictionary by agataJapan

    kneaded dough

    Japanese confectionerykneaded dough(Nerikiri)red bean pastehigh-grade Japanese fresh confections (usu. colorful sculp…
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    Ruins of Musashi Kokubunji Temple

    historic siteHachioji, Machida, FuchuRuins of Musashi Kokubunji Temple(Site of Musashi Provincial Temple)National His…
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    Ruins of Hachioji Castle

    historic siteHachioji, Machida, FuchuRuins of Hachioji Castle(Hachioji Castle Ruins)National Historic SitecastleJapa…
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    • Traditional Culture Dictionary by agataJapan

    wheat starch

    Japanese confectionerywheat starch(NAMAFU) It is made by adding water to wheat flour and kneading it…
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    Former Residence of Soseki Natsume (Ca…

    historic siteUeno, Yanaka, NipporiFormer Residence of Soseki Natsume (Cat's House)Natsume Soseki Former Residence Rui…
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    type of soft Japanese confectionery ma…

    Japanese confectionerytype of soft Japanese confectionery made with rice flour (somewhat similar to Turkish delight)(…

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