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If the cold has you in the mood for a warm cup of sake, then we've got you covered with a new article and types of sake and breweries around Japan for your winter agenda! Check out our favorite articles for November below!
Ultimate Guide to the Sake Brewery
Did you know that sake translates simply to 'alcohol?' Nihonshu, on the other hand, translates to 'the drink of Japan.' What's also interesting is that sake brewing is most active in winter so now is the perfect time to visit a brewery and get warm with a warm cup of sake!
Ultimate Guide to Japanese Supermarkets
Have you spent forever roaming around Japanese supermarkets never seeming to be able to find that one ingredient you need? Then, months later you stumble upon it by accident in the same supermarket? Because that's me and trying to find something like vanilla essence. Take 5 minutes out of your day, have a quick read, and brush up on ingredient names and the supermarkets you can find international goods in around Tokyo!
Ultimate Guide to Traditional Japanese Houses
Ever wonder what living in traditional Japanese home with tatami mats and paper doors are like? They're certainly more uncommon than they used to be but that doesn't mean you have to resign yourself to Google Image searches to get a feel for it. Ryokan (Japanese inns) are just one of the places we explore if you're looking for a more traditional Japanese experience this winter! Hit the link for more info!
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