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Monja yaki
Tokyo · Griddle
Monja is a dish in which ingredients are mixed with flour that has been loosely dissolved in water, baked on a griddle, and eaten hot with a spatula for each person. Around the 19…
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Udo no Sumiso Ae
Tokyo · Snack
"Udo no Sumiso Ae" (Udo with vinegared miso) is a typical dish using udo, one of the few vegetables native to Japan."Udo" has been cultivated in Tokyo since the late Edo period (1…
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Kushi-dango
Tokyo · Dumplings · Sweets
It is said that dumplings originated from a Tang Dynasty dessert called "Danki," which was brought to Japan during the Heian period (794-1185). Dumplings are made by shaping rice…
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Chanko Nabe
Tokyo · Hot pot
"Chanko-nabe," believed to have originated in the Meiji era (1868-1912), refers to a hearty stew commonly consumed by Sumo wrestlers. This dish is essential for sumo wrestlers as…
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Kimpira (Stir-fried root vegetables)
Tokyo · Snack
The name "kimpira" is said to be derived from the character "Sakata Kimpira" in the popular early Edo period "Jōruri" (a form of puppet theater) called "Kimpira Jōruri." Kimpira i…
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