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Natto: The Infamous Fermented Soybeans of Japan
Source Every country has its own, unique culinary traditions and unique dishes to serve the world. In Japan, you can find lots of uniquely delicious foods such as tempura, yakitori, okonomiyaki, miso soup, Japanese style curry, etc. One dish beloved by locals, but less commonly known abroad, is natto. Visually speaking, natto can be intimidating....
Check out our NEW Japanese online crane app: Tokyo Catch!
Hey TokyoTreat family! We're proud to announce the launch of our NEW service Tokyo Catch! Tokyo Catch is a Japanese online crane game experience that you can enjoy from anywhere in the world! And the best thing? You can win REAL, 100% authentic and arcade-exclusive prizes, from plushies to figurines, shipped straight from Japan. Just...
Japanese Onsen Etiquette You need to know!
Source Have any of you guys experienced a Japanese onsen (hot spring) before? Obviously, Japan is world renown for its hot springs, and so it’s super easy to find onsen all over Japan, but if you plan on visiting one yourself, you’ll need to differentiate between onsen and sento (public bathing houses). They’re easy to...
TokyoTreat January 2020 Giveaway Winners Announced!
TokyoTreat's January Giveaway Winners Announced Here! (^v^) Hi TokyoTreat fam! Winners for TokyoTreat FREE BOX GIVEAWAY of January have been chosen. We got 10 names listed below, let's see if your name is on the list! Lizette P Princess A Grant A Aradhana K Vivian D Ann-Marie D Megan S Ellany M Diana I LucyJane...
TokyoTreat | March 2020 Theme – Happy Girls Day!
Happy Girls Day – Japan’s Cutest Festival! Did you know Japan had a Girls Day? Every March 3rd, Girls Day is celebrated by girls and families all across Japan. But how did it start, why does it happen and why all the dolls? Grab a snack and let’s dive in! Source In traditional Japanese culture,...
A First Time Foreigner’s Guide to Oden
source Here in Tokyo, the winter weather is out in full force – and baby, it’s cold outside! At TokyoTreat, we’re always thinking of ways we can warm up – and fill our bellies! In Japan, one of the most common – and delicious – wintertime treats is oden (おでん), which is just one of...