Life & Culture
Everyday objects, food and customs in Japan, starting with Fukushima and the ways people use them.
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Illustration — A small rice ball, a hand and a plate: the everyday eating scene. Your First Onigiri: Rice, Nori and the First Bite
What is inside an onigiri, what the dark wrapper is, and how to pick one up—with a small connection to Fukushima rice.
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Explanatory diagram · Small Stops Japan. Ordering Food in Japan: From Table Service to Meal Tickets
A simple guide to ordering at Japanese restaurants, with the difference between handing over a meal ticket and waiting for your number.