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    What nutrients are contained in “…

    Soba/UdonWhat nutrients are contained in "buckwheat tea" that are good for the body?(Sobacha)tea ceremony …
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    Tomioka Hachimangu Shrine

    Shinto shrineMonzennakacho, Kiyosumi-ShirakawaTomioka Hachimangu Shrine(Tomioka Hachimangū- Shrine)first shrine visi…
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    soba cup

    Soba/Udonsoba cup(Sobachoko)tableware A container for buckwheat noodle soup. It is said that the in…
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    Atago Shrine

    Shinto shrineturfAtago Shrine(Atago- Shrine) Located at the top of Mt. Atago, the highest mountain …
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    soba water

    Soba/Udonsoba water(Sobayu)nutrition Sobayu is served in a teapot or tub of hot water after eating s…
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    Meaning of “buckwheat cutter

    Soba/UdonMeaning of "buckwheat cutter(Sobakiri)old name of Tokyo In modern times, soba in its common…
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    Zojoji Temple

    temple (Buddhist)turfZojoji Temple(Zojoji- Temple)cherry blossom viewinglocation thought to be flowing with mystical…
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    Kanda Myojin

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