Dried bonito and kelp dashi are the one of techniques to bring out the umami to the maximum. For many years the four tastes of “sweet, sour, bitter and salty” were the basic tastes in the world of cooking. However, in 2002 umami was scientifically proven to be the “fifth taste” and received the attention of the world.
In the darkness ahead, a single beam of sunlight pierces through from above. This is the only time the sunlight shines through like this. This magical scene only occurs at a specific time each day.
Keyword: Oya, underground mine
Chasu-men is the ramen noodle with slowly-stewed, huge chunk of special pork that melts the moment it's in your mouth.
Keyword: ramen, chashu-men, pork
Kamaboko is processed fish paste molded into a variety of patties.
At this shop they also sell "oden," a dish where various ingredients are simmered in a broth. It seems unlikely that such a shop would sell croquettes, but here are The Oden Croquette sold for 60 cents each.
This croquette is diffe...
The finale of this event is a firework called 'The Raging Shaku Dama 300.' Begin the continuous launch of 300-shaku damas. This major Oceanside fireworks festival lasted a full 90 minutes!
Keyword: hanabi, fireworks, festival
Gyokuro is a green tea of the highest quality started in the late Edo period. Its mellow flavor and aroma made it most popular among lords of the domains, as well as the shogun’s retainers, and it soon became one of the specialties of Edo. It usually serve with Japanese cakes.
Keyword: Gyokuro, ...
Many of Oita's tourist attractions are hot springs, like the reddish "Lake of Blood Hell" and a "mud springs" called "Bouzu Hell" where mud bubbles up.
The “Onsen Prefecture” slogan is everywhere in Oita.
Keyword: Beppu,onsen,Oita,Japan,hot spring
This is 'Sunflowers' by Van Gogh, said to have been lost in WWII. The original was lost in a fire during the war and no longer exists. The faithful reproductions of original artwork using ceramic boards find their way to this museum.
Keyword: Gogh, Sunflowers, Replication, revival, replica, Tok...
No need for needles or thread with this button fastener. It's so easy to use. You simply push the sharp point up through the material. Add the button on top and close the other end overtop. Holding on to the button, slowly move the clip left and right. Then, bam, the button is attached in a moment. ...
Tokyo Station's Marunouchi exit is the start point for these yellow buses: the Hato bus. It's ready to hit the ground running in its 65th year of establishment.
Keyword: Tokyo, bus tour, sightseeing
This tempura restaurant has been operating for 67 years. A feature of Asakusa tempura is the large volume of batter. Using sesame seed oil gives it a delicious aroma that encourages appetite.
Keyword: tempra, restaurant, Asakusa
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