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    • Traditional Culture Dictionary by agataJapan

    buckwheat mash (buckwheat flour in hot…

    Soba/Udonbuckwheat mash (buckwheat flour in hot water served with shoyu)(Sobagaki)Japanese parrotfish (Calotomus japo…
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    Seiro soba (buckwheat noodles)

    Soba/UdonSeiro soba (buckwheat noodles)(Seiro Soba (Soba Noodles)basket used for steaming food The …
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    Sensoji Temple

    temple (Buddhist)Asakusa (department store)Sensoji Temple(Sensoji-Temple)first shrine visit of New Yearstrolling on …
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    bones left after cremation (esp. those…

    sushibones left after cremation (esp. those of a Buddha or Boddhisatva)(SYARI)misjudgementvinegared rice rolled in no…
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    Eagle Shrine

    Shinto shrineAsakusa (department store)Eagle Shrine(Ōtori- Shrine)Bird Day Fair (held at Otori Shrine on each Day of…
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    What is “Gyoku (sushi)”?

    sushiWhat is "Gyoku (sushi)"?(Gyoku)omelet It means the ingredients for tamago-yaki (omelet) at sush…
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    Ikegamihonmonji Temple

    temple (Buddhist)Omori, KamataIkegamihonmonji Temple(Ikegami honmonji-Temple)important cultural property …
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    pickled ginger

    sushipickled ginger(GARI/gari)the self Ginger pickled in sweet vinegar to serve with sushi. It is ma…
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    temple in honor of Daikokuten

    temple (Buddhist)Ikebukuro/Akabanetemple in honor of Daikokuten(Gokokuji-Temple)important cultural property …

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