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Asakusa today.It wasn’t a particularly hot day, but it was still hot.Youn…
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Chado
The tea whisk, called chasen, is a utensil used to mix matcha powder with hot water. It is crafted from a single piece of bamboo, with one end finely split into about 100 fine strands. Making a chasen requires a high level of traditional Japanese craftsmanship. The size and shape vary depending on the tea school and the intended purpopse.
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Asakusa today.It seems like the number of people increases in the evenings when…
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notice.Senzoku Street Summer Festival to be held on Sunday, September 7, 2025, …
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notice.Asakusa Sushiya Street Shopping District Thanksgiving Festival to be hel…
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Canned Food
Tuna is probably the most versatile and useful tinned food for cooking. My tip is to use the oil or juice that comes with the tuna- it’s full of umami.This dish, tuna shiraae, is made by mixing tuna with mashed tofu, sesame paste, sugar, soy sauce, and okra. I used deep-fried tofu for extra texture and a satisfying bite.
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Asakusa today.Before you know it, the store has changed.A Wagyu beef restaurant…
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How about trying grapefruit mizu-yokan on a hot day?Mizu- yokan is a Japanese chilled jelly made with red bean paste, called anko, sugar, agar, and water. In this version, I used white bean paste, canned grapefruit, and the syrup from the can. It’s light, refreshing, and perfect for cooling down!
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Asakusa today.40th Asakusa Samba Carnival Parade Contest.It was so hot…
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Asakusa today.The 40th Asakusa Samba Carnival Parade Contest is currently in pr…