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LIVE JAPAN original inspiration in terms of appearance, but are the word for bread in Japanese). Despite their being distinguished by their rich and interesting flavor found practically everywhere in Japan, since souzai hen it comes to food, some of the most combinations as well. pan blend in with their common counterparts so well, unique culinary creations found in Japan When most people think about “bread,” usually most are not immediately recognized by foreign visi- W are not limited to high-class restaurants, a vision of baguettes, rolls or sandwiches comes to tors. But if you know what you’re looking for, you’ll but can be found at the humble convenience store mind. In Japan, these common varieties are joined find just to what extent bread is as much a food as it or supermarket. Often they no longer resemble the by a unique genre known as souzai pan (“pan” being is an artistic medium.

Imagine a handy sized pizza just for 100 yen, but without the messy sauce or drippy cheese – that’s the concept behind pizza bread in Ja- PIZZA pan! It tastes almost perfectly like a pizza and since it’s wrapped in a pouch, it’s a highly portable snack for when you’re on the go. Oc- casionally, you may even see a delectable homemade version of this – BREAD pizza toast – at local cafes and eateries. Eaten cold or toasted hot, piz- za bread can really hit the spot. Varieties can range from the standard tomato sauce with cheese to a more unique tuna and mix.

Stir-fried noodles in a hot dog bun! When traveling around Japan, you may notice people munching on these at lunchtime, particularly in parks or outside convenience stores. Although the taste of noodle sandwiches may be a little difficult to imagine, there’s definitely some magic happening between the savory yakisoba and light sweetness of the bread that makes them taste unexpectedly great! SANDWICH Not only will you find yakisoba sandwiches in Japan, but also Na- poritan – a version containing spaghetti, tomato ketchup or sauce, plus onions, mushrooms and other vegetables.

Visitors to Japan are often surprised by the extent to which Japanese love curry. It is possibly one of the all-time favorite foods for Japanese kids and a number of varieties have developed over the decades – in- CURRY cluding the curry donut. People outside of Japan would probably won- der why Japanese would take a spicy dish and place it inside a sugary pastry. That’s precisely where culinary creativity meets innovation: BREAD the curry filling tends to be on the milder side, while the deep-fried shells tend to be savory, resulting in a marvelous marriage of flavor and texture. Once you taste one you’ll love it too!

When you wander about a convenience store, supermarket or shop- ping street, you’ll undoubtedly come across a bread with an outer tex- ture reminiscent of a pineapple, often coated with sugar granules. This is the almighty melon bread that’s very popular as a treat for kids and MELON adults alike. Not only does it have a light honeydew melon flavor, but it hahhass a somewhatsosom crispy crust and tender inside. TheseThhese e days there are varieties made using BREAD mammaplea syrup or whipped cream which are esespeciallys popular with kids. Particu- larly in the cooler months, shops may even serve these delectable rolls hot – a recommended indulgence indeed. CHOCOLATE Many dessert breads in Japan resemble their namesake, and the cchocolate cornet is no different. A simple smooth, lightly sweet bread CORNET tthat’s filled with thick nutty chocolate custard, chocolate coronets are ppopular as a breakfast item or as a mid-afternoon sweet at work. These BREAD yyummy treats are equally enjoyed for dessert or as an evening snack.

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SUKIYAKISUK WHERE TO BUY JAPANESE Beef hotho pot as a unique seasoning FURIKAKE RICE SEASONINGS? Launched in 191963,6 Marumiya’s “Sukiyaki” furikake You can find a selection of Japanese furikake rice 7.celebrates its 55th birthday in 2018. Sukiyaki is a beef hot seasonings at most supermarkets and even convenience pot and one ooff the Japanese dishes that is fairly well-known stores. around the world. Keio Store is a supermarket chain that is all about the When this seasoning launched, beef was daily life around Keio Electric Railway’s lines. As of right fairly expensive, so this product was developed to let now, there are 33 individual stores including the affiliates people enjoy the flavor easily and affordably at home. It was Kitchen Court and Keio Store Express, all of them loved by the very first meat furikake back then and the beef flakes the locals. were even patented. To We hunted for the best furikake rice seasonings at the NO FURIKAKE commemorate its 55th Sakuragaoka Store, right next to Sakuragaoka Station, anniversary, the original and also recommend its other diverse product selection, packaging is on sale as ranging from fresh foods to alcohol and miscellaneous œÜ>À`Ã>˜>`ՏÌ«>>Ìi well. goods. ke series for the sophisticated The bags are adorned with no Furikake,” looking at data cute illustrations of cows. Keio Seiseki Sakuragaoka ned in popularity among Address: 1-11-1, Sekido, Tama-shi, Tokyo, 206-0011 NEAREST STATION: Seiseki-sakuragaoka Station (Keio Line), pursues the crisp freshness of right next to the station dried seaweed, enhanced with MINION FURIKAKE PHONE NUMBER: 042-337-2511 hat ranked high in popularity HOURS: 10:00 a.m. – 11:30 p.m. (2F is open until 9:00 p.m.) a flavor that children tend to MINI PACK Closed: January 1, irregularly twice a year i˜Ìiy>ۜÀÃvœÀŽˆ`à *This information is from the time of this article’s publication. e Otona no Furikake series There’s hardly anyone who is not familiar with the *Prices and options mentioned are subject to change. ther rice seasonings. 8.Minions of the Despicable Me movies. These Minions are ce its launch in 1989, it has the stars of the “Minion Furikake Mini Pack” by Marumiya, large success that managed a collaboration that makes for a wonderful souvenir for the rturn the common belief of the little ones at home. at furikake are primarily for Egg, salmon, bonito with finely chopped n. bonito flakes, and vegetables are the four flavors of this h flavorful bonito and plenty of mix, especially loved ed added to the wasabi taste, by children. All of asoning is positively addictive. them hold back on ording to Nagatanien’s own saltiness and instead h, the three flavors of bonito, focus on a gentle salmon, and wasabi have flavor after the most a statistic of being liked by recent renewal. f people for three consecutive

The Minions are extremely popular in Japan. STRIPES OKINAWA E OF OK OCTOBER 15 – OCTOBER 28, 2020 AST INAW A T 6 A Say cheers with these Popular non-alcoholic 18 popular Japanese drinks Japanese drinks

BY JAMES KRICK, BYFOOD Green tea first originated in China and legend states that the first apan is of course a country that is famed for its cuisine. Across the globe, green tea seeds were brought to Japan by two Buddhist monks, Saicho Japanese food is revered for its depth, flavor and its subtlety. Ask anyone 1 and Kukai, in the early 9th century. These seeds were then planted in J from New York to Hong Kong about or and you will no doubt Uji, near Kyoto, which then became the birthplace of Japanese green tea receive an enthusiastic response! However, for many first time visitors to the coun- (specifically Uji ) in Japan. try, Japanese drinks remain something of a mystery. Today, we will look at some of Today, there are about 20 different variations of green tea that exist in Japan. the most famous and unique Japanese drinks that are just as interesting as the food The green tea flavor has also become a symbol of the country and can be found and can be the perfect compliment to your meal. in everything from Kit Kats to soap! However, nothing truly symbolizes the im- Japan is a country where both the traditional and the modern live in tandem. portance of green tea to Japanese culture more than the traditional tea ceremony, This is an aspect of the culture that can also be seen even when we look at what chado (茶道) or “the way of tea.” This ritual with Zen Buddhist origins, which people drink in modern Japan. We start with perhaps the most important and fa- uses the matcha tea variation of green tea, has come to represent Japanese cul- mous Japanese drink of all, the humble green tea. ture to the outside world and is all centered around the presentation and enjoy- ment of the humble beverage.

Royal milk tea Bubble tea Flavored soy milk In keeping with the dif- Originally an imported Soy milk, a natural byproduct Today a drink that is fa- 2 ferent teas of Japan, anoth- 3 drink from Taiwan that is a 4 of making tofu by grinding soy- 5 mous the world over, this pro- er unique drink that is very fairly recent fixture to menus beans, has long been an alterna- biotic, fermented milk bever- popular amongst Japanese in the big cities of Japan, tive for dairy milk in Japan. It age was first invented by the people is Royal Milk Tea. This blend bubble tea has now become a massive is a beverage that again holds a place of renowned Japanese scientist, of “English” tea (a combination of As- hit, particularly amongst the younger special importance in , Dr. Minoru Shirota in 1935. This small sam and Darjeeling leaves) generations. In its original and is used to make yuba or the skin but mighty drink has been scientifical- is brewed and then a healthy incarnation, this tea is milk from boiled soy milk. It is also used as ly proven to help maintain a healthy measure of milk is added. tea (not dissimilar to Royal the base for a special winter stew called stomach and increases the amount This can then be sweetened Milk Tea) that can be made tonyu nabe (soy milk hotpot). How- of good bacteria in your system. The with either milk or honey to with black, oolong, or jas- ever, in recent years the popularity of drink is so popular in Japan that not taste. This is a drink that can mine tea leaves and added soy milk as a stand alone beverage has only does it come in different flavors, be enjoyed either hot or cold tapioca balls. The tea is usu- soared with many flavored options such but it is delivered from door-to-door and is a year-round favorite. ally served sweet with added as banana, sakura, and of course mat- and to offices each day and it even has sugar. cha! There are even limited edition fla- a baseball team (the Yakult Swallows) vors such as pudding-flavored soy milk! named after it!

Aloe drinks Melon soda Pocari Sweat Okinawa is famous for 7 An absolute favorite Calpis is a non-carbonated 9 In the summer months, Ja- 6 many different tropical fruits amongst young Japanese 8 soft drink with a very unique pan can be punishingly hot and and vegetables. Perhaps one high school students, melon taste. It has a somewhat sweet humid, so it is important to stay of the best known is its aloe soda is widely available and and milky texture and a light, hydrated! Pocari Sweat is the drink vera plant, which is cultivated year is a particular treat at karaoke bars slightly sour aftertaste not un- (with a somewhat off-putting name) round. The plant contains over 200 and other places where students con- like Yakult. It is a drink that is popu- that will help you do just that! Strange active compounds and vitamins and gregate! For a particularly decadent lar with all age groups and is found name aside, Pocari Sweat is in fact a is acknowledged by the people of Oki- twist, add a scoop of vanilla ice cream throughout the country. Interestingly, non-carbonated isotonic nawa acknowledge as one of their se- for a melon soda float. Calpis is based on the ancient Mongo- that contains important minerals and crets to long life! Aloe vera juice and lian drink airag, which the inventor of electrolytes that keep you hydrated and aloe yogurt drinks are now among the Calpis, Kaiun Mishima, tasted during well-supplied with nutrients. The drink most popular drinks in Japan and are an expedition to Mongolia. is available in convenience stores across widely available. Japan and is a favorite with ath- letes and sports teams. OCTOBER 15 – OCTOBER 28, 2020 E OF OK STRIPES OKINAWA AST INAW A T 7 A

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Learn more about hatsumode and 11 oshogatsu in our article about Japanese new Coffee year traditions! A summer favorite which is Amazake is perhaps the 12 While Japan may be seen To get your caffeine 12 Ɠ[FKHFNRXWWKHVH available at all matsuri (festi- 11 most unique drink on this list by many as the nation of 8 Tokyo cafes and 10 vals) and is one of the most and has one of the longest green tea, make no mistake roasteries with killer uniquely Japanese drinks on histories. This sweet drink Japan is also a coffee drinker’s para- coffee! this list (despite first being in- is made with fermented rice, dise. The most popular drink in the troduced to Japan by a Scot- and it can be alcoholic or non-alcohol- world after water, coffee can be found 13 Browse Japanese sake tish pharmacist during the ic. Sometimes it is made with the sake absolutely everywhere in Japan, from tastings in Japan Meiji era), Ramune is a carbonated kasu that’s left over from the Japa- convenience stores and vending ma- soda that comes in a variety of differ- nese sake brewing process, giving it a chines to tiny shops run by coffee ent flavors and is served in its distinct- delicious tang. It can be served either purists who sell some of the most ex- ly-shaped glass bottle for a refreshing hot or cold but is more traditionally pensive and rare coffees in the world. 14 Browse Japanese beer summer treat. Sometimes referred to enjoyed hot in winter to warm up win- Visitors to Japan should not miss the tastings in Japan as “marble soda” abroad, to open this ter revelers through on the chilly eve- opportunity to sample a cup of one of beverage you must push the marble nings. This drink is also a traditional Japan’s drip coffees which is the pre- that seals it into the narrow neck of New Year’s beverage that is offered ferred method of brewing across the the bottle. at temples and shrines during hatsu- country. 15 Browse whisky tastings mode. in Japan

Popular alcoholic Japanese drinks

Japanese sake (Nihonshu) Japanese craft beer 15 Japanese whisky 13 The grandfather of Japanese alcoholic drinks, nihonshu, or sake as 14 Much like the growth of In 2014, the world of it is known outside Japan, is a rice wine that is made from rice, rice Japanese whisky, Japanese whisky experienced a shock koji, and water. It is believed that sake is the oldest alcoholic drink in craft beer has also experi- when, for the first time in Japan and there is evidence of s ake consumption dating back to the enced a real boom in recent history, a Scottish whisky was defeated third century! years. There are now many different and a Japanese whisky was named the This is a drink that can be served cold in summer and hot in winter and cer- craft beer pubs dotted around the coun- best in the world. Japan takes its whis- tainly should not be missed by any visitor to Japan. Sake has a huge number of try that offer some fantastic Japanese in- ky very seriously indeed and this can different varieties and regional specialities. You can also find a great number of terpretations on beers such as IPAs and be seen with the wide and varied selec- specialty sake bars that will give you the opportunity to try a wide variety. stouts but also some truly unique Japa- tion of local brands available. For those nese flavors such as beers brewed with who are very interested in the process, sakura or ! the major Japanese distilleries also of- fer guided tours and sampling!

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Emery Lanes Strikers Café rolls out food special

Emery Lanes Bowling Complex is a hidden gem for food specials! Whether it is one of their unique burgers of the month, or their famous grilled cheese, you should stop by on your lunch break! But did you know, they also have Okinawan local favorite noodles? Every Thursday Strikers Café features the local dish for the bargain price of $6.50. Soba noodles are unique to Okinawa! The thin noodle dish is served up hot with a delicious broth, pork and scallions. A great way to experience local treats right here on Kadena!

Taste the Hawaiian vibe at Hale Noa Café Owned by a chef in Hawaii, Hale Noa Café has been attracting a wide-range of foreign customers. With its Hawaiian vibe, Hale Noa serves up the some of the best of the 50th state’s favorite foods. We choose the fresh- est ingredients for the best taste made from scratch. Enjoy Macadamia Nut Pancakes, Hawaiian Bowl, Fresh Poke Bowl and more! Hale Noa’s fluffy French Toast with berries and crème brulee sauce is to die for! Afterwards, wash it all down with one of our healthy and home- made smoothies. Start your day with a superior break- fast at Hale Noa Café.