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Join Savory Japan on Facebook

Posted on July 17, 2010 by Risa

I’ve just added a Savory Japan Facebook page, which will allow greater connectivity and  real-time discussions. I’m rather new to Facebook, and don’t really know much about it, but it’s easier to post immediate comments there, (for now- I’m going … Continue reading →

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Savory Japan for July: Yoshihiro Murata; Imari Elegance

Posted on June 30, 2010 by Risa

Savory Japan is updated for July, and features a recent conversation with famed kaiseki chef Yoshihiro Murata. Read about this amazing Renaissance man and ambassador of Japanese cuisine and culture in the first of a two-part series- which continues in … Continue reading →

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Yoshihiro Murata, Renaissance Man

Posted on June 22, 2010 by Risa

Among all the conversations I had during my trip to Japan last month, the most memorable was my interview with famed kyo-kaiseki chef and winner of seven Michelin stars, Yoshihiro Murata, chef/owner of Kikunoi Honten, Kikunoi Roan and Kikunoi Akasaka. … Continue reading →

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June Features: Light Summer Recipes and Higashiya Ginza

Posted on May 31, 2010 by Risa

We’re back from a research trip to Tokyo and Kyoto, and are in the process of going through thousands of photographs and copious notes. There will be new content coming  to Savory Japan in the next few months, but for … Continue reading →

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Tokyo: New and Old

Posted on May 15, 2010 by Risa

We’re in Kyoto now, but first we went to Tokyo for a few days for meetings and much needed research. Needless to say, it’s extremely frustrating to even attempt to skim the surface of this vast culinary landscape, let alone … Continue reading →

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Intoducing our online gallery, Mizuya

Posted on March 31, 2010 by Risa

We’re excited to announce the opening of our online gallery, Mizuya. Come and check it out! Coming up with a suitable name was quite a challenge, and grabbing the domain name took a fair amount of patience. But we’re so … Continue reading →

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It’s Cherry Blossom Season in Japan

Posted on March 27, 2010 by Risa

I’m sad. I usually try to make it to Japan during sakura (cherry blossom season), but this year, I’m stuck here in Chicago. Last year I wrote this article about the Cherry Blossom Festival, so in case you missed it, … Continue reading →

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Savory Japan celebrates its first year

Posted on March 21, 2010 by Risa

I can hardly believe it, but Savory Japan is ONE YEAR OLD! Yep, the site was launched quietly during cherry blossom season of 2009, with no advertising, no PR and a miniscule budget. The past year has led to fascinating … Continue reading →

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March Features: Katsuramuki and Mimpei Ware

Posted on March 1, 2010 by Risa

Savory Japan is updated with a spring menu and new articles. For March, we return to our techniques section to showcase one of the most difficult but useful knife techniques that Japanese chefs rely on, katsuramuki. Haruji Ukai, the proprietor … Continue reading →

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Update: Savory Japan’s Online Gallery

Posted on February 14, 2010 by Risa

My husband Kirk and I are hard at work on Savory Japan’s online gallery. Since this is our first e-commerce site, there are many things to work out, including the name and logo, return policies, payment gateways, etc. But, I’m … Continue reading →

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