“Without it, Japanese food and flavour don’t exist at all.” To be scientific, koji is aspergillus oryzae, a fermentation culture used in the production of sake, soy sauce, miso, rice vinegar and mirin ...

Inoue came up with the project after an Indian acquaintance sought his advice about exporting Japanese sake to his home country. Inoue approached Masahiko Toda, another fellow acquaintance who ...

A Japanese sake maker marked the grand opening of its brewery in upstate New York with hopes of catering to local taste buds through its renowned Dassai brand. Asahi Shuzo Co. in Iwakuni ...

The U.S. government said Wednesday that it has notified Congress of its approval of the $39 million sale of air-to-surface standoff missiles and related equipment to Japan. The move comes in ...

Two of Japan's nuclear power plants were rattled on Monday when a magnitude 6.6 earthquake struck southwest Japan, prompting a tsunami advisory for parts of the region. This map shows the ...

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How many commercial properties are listed for sale in Dubai? On Bayut, the number of currently listed commercial properties is 2,192. How much do the asking sale prices vary for commercial properties ...

When Donald Trump is sworn in as the 47th president on Jan. 20, friends and members of his private club think he will try to ...

To clear things up, Harajuku is a neighborhood in Japan (part of the greater Shibuya District) and it is considered a hub of alternative fashion. Whether you'll see young women walking around in ...