Category: Food
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Sweet Journey of An & Amazake
【Encounter】 When An was young, Amazake wasn’t her favorite. As a high school student without a clear direction, she thought maybe culinary school would be a good fit since she loved eating. Around the same time, a local lady invited her over for dinner and served a meal using ingredients from Tatsuno, her hometown in…
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The Sweet Delight of Ripened Persimmons
Continuing with our story at Mr. Miyazawa’s house, we discovered a hidden treasure behind the Naito Chili Pepper hut. There, nestled in a warehouse-like stockpile of farm equipment, we found curtains made of straw hanging down. Little did we know, these curtains held a delicious secret. Mr. Miyazawa kindly shared with us that these curtains…
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A Culinary Journey in Komagane City: Exploring Naito Chili Pepper and Traditional Craftsmanship
Last week, we had the incredible opportunity to visit the picturesque Komagane City in Nagano Prefecture. As we explored the vast expanse of fields, rice paddies, and mountains, we couldn’t help but be in awe of the sheer beauty of the landscape. But it wasn’t just the natural scenery that captivated us; it was the…