Food
How Portugal Gave Japan Tempura — The 500-Year History
Tempura isn't originally Japanese. It arrived on Portuguese ships in the 1500s — born from Catholic fasting days…
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Food
Castella Cake: The Portuguese Sweet That Became Japan’s Comfort Food
Castella (kasutera) is Japan's most beloved sponge cake — and its name is Portuguese. The 400-year story of…
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Food
How to Build a Japanese Pantry From Scratch in the UK (Under £50)
The ten essentials that make a complete Japanese pantry in the UK for under £50 — what to…
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