Tofu is made of curdled soy milk, pressed into blocks in a process similar to making cheese. Tofu is an especially important ingredient in Vegetarian Buddhist Temple cuisine (shojin ryori). On its own, fresh tofu has a delicate taste. Popular Tofu dishes are Miso Soup, Hiyayakko, Hot Pot (Nabe), Inarizushi and Kitsune Udon.
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Mt. Oyama : Hiking the Sacred Mountain Near Tokyo
Sponsored by ODAKYU ELECTRIC RAILWAY Mt. Takao is one of the most popular day hike destinations for Tokyoites, but where can you go if you want to try some place a little different? Look no further than Mt. Oyama in Kanagawa Prefecture, a mere one…
Green Tourism and Homestay in Saiki, Oita.
Sponsored by Tourism Oita After visiting Usuki known for its castle, its samurai streets, and the Stone Buddhas carved into the volcanic rock, I had the chance to visit a rather special accommodation: I will sleep at the home of a couple of farmers, who own vegetable…
Yuba 101: A Beginners Guide to Nikko’s Culinary Specialty
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Lunch at Kobe Shushinkan, A Renowned Nada Sake Brewery
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Try a Unique Tofu Dish, Ureshino Onsen Yudofu
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Karakoma: Vegan and Macrobiotic Restaurant
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Izakaya In Shizuoka Prefecture (and ranking): Hinayoshi
The izakaya Hinayoshi features an incredible list of 50 different sake, including about 25 from Shizuoka Prefecture, an unending list of shochu, awamori and umeshu.