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What is Hiyashiame? The Ginger Drink Osaka Never Gave Up

What is Hiyashiame? The Ginger Drink Osaka Neve...

Hiyashiame is a cold ginger and malt syrup drink from western Japan, and one of the oldest kakigori flavours still in existence. What it is, what it tastes like, how...

What is Hiyashiame? The Ginger Drink Osaka Neve...

Hiyashiame is a cold ginger and malt syrup drink from western Japan, and one of the oldest kakigori flavours still in existence. What it is, what it tastes like, how...

What is Kuromitsu? Japan's Black Sugar Syrup, Explained

What is Kuromitsu? Japan's Black Sugar Syrup, E...

Kuromitsu is the dark syrup poured over warabimochi, anmitsu and kakigori. What it is made from, how it differs from molasses, how to make it in ten minutes, and why...

What is Kuromitsu? Japan's Black Sugar Syrup, E...

Kuromitsu is the dark syrup poured over warabimochi, anmitsu and kakigori. What it is made from, how it differs from molasses, how to make it in ten minutes, and why...

Kakigori vs Bingsu vs Snow Cone: What Actually Makes Them Different

Kakigori vs Bingsu vs Snow Cone: What Actually ...

Three shaved ice desserts, three different machines, three different textures. The mechanical difference between crushed, shaved and milk ice, and why it decides everything else on the plate.

Kakigori vs Bingsu vs Snow Cone: What Actually ...

Three shaved ice desserts, three different machines, three different textures. The mechanical difference between crushed, shaved and milk ice, and why it decides everything else on the plate.

How to Make Ujikintoki: the Classic Matcha Kakigori Recipe

How to Make Ujikintoki: the Classic Matcha Kaki...

in short What it is: Matcha-flavored shaved ice with sweet red bean paste and condensed milk. Japan's most iconic kakigori. Name origin: Uji (Kyoto's matcha-growing region) + kintoki (the red...

How to Make Ujikintoki: the Classic Matcha Kaki...

in short What it is: Matcha-flavored shaved ice with sweet red bean paste and condensed milk. Japan's most iconic kakigori. Name origin: Uji (Kyoto's matcha-growing region) + kintoki (the red...

How to Photograph Kakigori for Social Media and Menus

How to Photograph Kakigori for Social Media and...

in short Work fast: You have 2-3 minutes before the texture degrades. Shoot immediately after building. Natural light from the side: Overhead light flattens the ice mound. Side light shows...

How to Photograph Kakigori for Social Media and...

in short Work fast: You have 2-3 minutes before the texture degrades. Shoot immediately after building. Natural light from the side: Overhead light flattens the ice mound. Side light shows...

Kakigori at Japanese Summer Festivals: the Culture Behind the Stall

Kakigori at Japanese Summer Festivals: the Cult...

in short The banner: The blue-and-white kakigori flag is one of the most recognizable symbols of Japanese summer. It predates modern advertising. Matsuri culture: Kakigori stalls are inseparable from summer...

Kakigori at Japanese Summer Festivals: the Cult...

in short The banner: The blue-and-white kakigori flag is one of the most recognizable symbols of Japanese summer. It predates modern advertising. Matsuri culture: Kakigori stalls are inseparable from summer...