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Nara’s free-roaming deer are famous for:
A. Drinking sake daily
B. Bowing politely for food
C. Falling asleep standing up
D. Eating a plant-free diet

 

Meet the Makers Preserving the Past in Nara

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Meet the Makers Preserving the Past in Nara

From hand-rolled tea to dried persimmons, artisans in this ancient Japanese city are bringing their generations-old crafts into the future.

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Chagayu Japanese Breakfast

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Seeking Mindfulness in a Bowl of Japanese Tea Porridge

A trip to Japan taught me that making—and cooking with—tea can be a form of meditation in its own right.

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There’s a Lot to Love About Natto

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There’s a Lot to Love About Natto

How to acquire a taste for Japan’s sticky, gooey, funky fermented beans.

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