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S for Summer! S for Slurp!

S for Summer! S for Slurp!

Summer has come. People gravitate toward cold and light food naturally. Soba, the thin noodles made from buckwheat flour, is one of the most popular summertime foods in Japan, and a prime choice for a quick meal. Here is how to prepare cold soba at home.
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Getting Sick in Japan

I came across this very useful web site for people who are unfortunate enough to get sick while in Japan and need to see a doctor or go to a hospital. Actually, many doctors in Japan speak English so it may not be a problem but just in case this website provides a bilingual questionnaire [...]