FLAVORS OF JAPAN: FOOD TO TRY ON VACATION

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Onigiri are Japanese rice balls, often wrapped in nori seaweed and containing a filling like salted salmon, pickled plum, or tuna mayonnaise.

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ONIGIRI (RICE BALLS)

It’s a beloved comfort food in Japan, showcasing a unique adaptation of Indian curry tailored to Japanese tastes.

KARE RAISU (JAPANESE CURRY)

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Gyudon is a rice bowl with thin slices of beef and onions, simmered in a mildly sweet sauce combining soy sauce and mirin.

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GYUDON (BEEF BOWL)

These are ball-shaped snacks made of a wheat flour batter. They are stuffed with minced octopus, tempura pieces, pickled ginger, and green onion.

TAKOYAKI

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Often described as a Japanese savory pancake (or Japanese “pizza”), it is made with a batter and different ingredients such as cabbage, pork belly, seafood, and cheese.

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OKONOMIYAKI

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