Customs and Culture
December 18, 2015 12:59 pm
Mathew Ryan
Customs and Culture
December 18, 2015 12:59 pm
Mathew Ryan
Soba noodles are a favorite in Tokyo, which goes all the way back to its Edo days. Buckwheat flour is the base for this nutritious noodle and its health benefits are pronounced. Packing a nutty flavor and great texture, soba is an excellent source for thiamin, lean protein, and manganese. During the Edo period (about...
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Soba noodles are a favorite in Tokyo, which goes all the way back to its Edo days. Buckwheat flour is the base for this nutritious noodle and its health benefits are pronounced. Packing a nutty flavor and great texture, soba is an excellent source for thiamin, lean protein, and manganese. During the Edo period (about...
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Sangenjaya is an “under-the-radar” Tokyo neighborhood, filled with highly regarded restaurants and cool drinking spots. Part of Setagaya, Sangenjaya is somewhat of an upscale neighborhood that manages to minimize pretense. Just one express stop (two local stops) from Shibuya station on the Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line, Sangenjaya offers a stark contrast to the insane bustle of...
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Sangenjaya is an “under-the-radar” Tokyo neighborhood, filled with highly regarded restaurants and cool drinking spots. Part of Setagaya, Sangenjaya is somewhat of an upscale neighborhood that manages to minimize pretense. Just one express stop (two local stops) from Shibuya station on the Tōkyū Den-en-toshi Line, Sangenjaya offers a stark contrast to the insane bustle of...
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