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The worlds of food and art collide with the free exhibit, “Looks Delicious!” at Japan House in Hollywood, which runs through Jan. 25, 2026. In Japan, the practice of shokuhin sampuru (or “sample foods ...

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Most people picture sushi, ramen, or tempura when they think about Japanese food. And honestly, that makes sense - those are the dishes that traveled the world, landed on menus everywhere, and became ...

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Japan may be a small island nation, but the East Asian country's cultural and culinary exports have completely flooded the global market. Sushi restaurants, for example, have become a massive ...