- #Street food
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おでん
A classic Japanese winter stew with a gentle soy-based broth. Ingredients include daikon radish, boiled eggs, konjac, and fish cakes, simmered for hours. Flavors vary between eastern and western Japan.
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串団子
Kushi Dango is a traditional Japanese street food featuring rice flour dumplings skewered on bamboo sticks. It comes in various flavors like mitarashi, anko, and kinako, offering a chewy texture and sweet-savory taste. Often seen at festivals and tourist spots.
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串焼き
Kushiyaki refers to the Japanese grilling method of cooking skewered foods over charcoal or a grill. Yakitori is considered a type of kushiyaki, and a variety of ingredients like meat, fish, and vegetables are used.
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玉子焼き
Tamagoyaki is a traditional Japanese rolled omelette made by folding layers of seasoned egg. Known for its fluffy texture and subtly sweet flavor, it is served in various settings such as sushi restaurants, izakaya bars, bento boxes, street stalls, and even specialty shops. The flavor differs by region—sweeter in eastern Japan, and more savory and dashi-rich in the west.
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焼きそば
Yakisoba is a stir-fried noodle dish using Chinese-style noodles. In eastern Japan, it features rich sauce flavors, while in western Japan, lighter soy-based versions are common. A staple at summer festival stalls.
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ラムネ
Ramune is a Japanese carbonated drink sealed with a glass marble. Its unique opening mechanism and nostalgic look make it a symbol of summer in Japan.
