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Hojicha Jelly Recipe — A Light Japanese Summer Dessert

A simple hojicha jelly recipe that lets the deep, toasty flavor of roasted green tea shine. Easy to make with just a few ingredients — light, refreshing, and perfect for summer.

2026.06.14

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Easy Hojicha Latte Recipe — Iced or Hot, Made at Home

Make a hojicha latte at home in just 10 minutes — no special equipment needed. Brewed hojicha, milk, and ice. Simple, cozy, and café-quality.

2026.06.12

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Nagoyan ― The Nagoya Souvenir That Locals Buy for Themselves

Part souvenir, part everyday snack — Nagoyan is the Nagoya confection that locals grew up with. What it tastes like and where to find it.

2026.06.10

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Gujo Hachiman Day Trip from Nagoya: Gujo Odori, One of Japan’s Three Great Bon Dance Festivals

A 400-year-old Bon dance festival where locals and visitors dance together in the streets — and on four nights in August, it goes until dawn. A local guide to visiting Gujo Hachiman from Nagoya.

2026.05.29

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Nagoya’s Famous Hojicha Shop ― You’ll Smell Before You See

Myokoen has been crafting hojicha in Nagoya since 1916. Step into an underground shopping arcade in Nagoya and the aroma finds you first. A local guide to the most iconic tea shop in the city.

2026.05.25

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Baked Matcha Cheesecake with Oreo Crust ― Rich, Creamy, and Deeply Green

A baked matcha cheesecake with an Oreo crust — rich, creamy, and deeply green. No cracks, no fuss. Just matcha, cream cheese, and a little Japanese-Western collaboration.

2026.05.23

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Takeshima Island Day Trip from Nagoya: A Hidden Gem in Gamagori

A tiny sacred island just 40 minutes from Nagoya, connected to the shore by a bridge that passes under a torii gate. Free to visit, and genuinely unlike anything else in the region.

2026.05.15

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Classic Japanese Purin Recipe: Baked Custard Pudding, No Cream, No Gelatin

The classic Japanese purin — firm, milk-forward, and slightly bitter caramel. No cream, no gelatin. Just eggs, milk, and sugar. A recipe I have been making forever.

2026.05.09

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Sugakiya Ramen, Nagoya: The MoMA-Selected Fork

Sugakiya is the homegrown ramen chain of Nagoya — everyday local life in a bowl, with a ramen fork picked up by the MoMA Design Store. What to order, from a local.

2026.05.08

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How to Make Japanese Salmon Flakes at Home ― Perfect Onigiri Filling

No Asian supermarket nearby? You can make Japanese salmon flakes at home with just a salmon fillet, sake, and mirin. Perfect for onigiri, bento, fried rice, and more.

2026.05.07

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Nagoya Morning Culture: Free Breakfast with Your Coffee ― A Local’s Guide

In Nagoya, ordering a coffee comes with a free breakfast — locals even call it a culture. A guide from a local to Nagoya Morning, what to expect, and where to go.

2026.05.04

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Homemade Anpan Recipe: Soft Japanese Sweet Red Bean Buns from Scratch

Soft, fluffy Japanese anpan made from scratch — sweet bread dough filled with homemade or store-bought anko. Easier than it looks, and worth every minute of proofing time.

2026.05.03

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