Tag: food
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What to see in Chongqing in 2025
In the heart of southwest China, surrounded by mountains and bathed by the Yangtsé and Jialing rivers, the city of Chongqing (重庆, Chongqìng), one of the four municipalities under central jurisdiction of the country with Beijing, Shanghai and Tianjin is majestically. This megaciudad, known as the “mountain city” or “city of the fog”, represents one…
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Introduction to ramen
At Asiahop, we’ve prepared this introduction to ramen (ラーメン) so you can learn the essentials before traveling to Japan and enjoy your culinary experiences to the fullest. Here, you’ll find a visual tour of the best types of ramen in Japan, accompanied by photographs. We also share the fascinating history of ramen, its traditional ingredients,…
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What to eat across Japan
Japanese cuisine is one of the most varied and exquisite in the world. One of the first things that stands out when you visit the country is that the dishes we’re used to seeing in Japanese restaurants in the West don’t always match what people actually eat there on a daily basis. It’s true that…