sakura
The Basque burnt cheesecake from Spain gets a spring-themed makeover. This sakura cheesecake recipe has all the hallmarks of a burnt Basque cheesecake: deeply burnished surface, rustic crinkled edges and a no-crust, no-fuss attitude. With the addition of freeze-dried sakura, this classic dessert becomes fit for your next hanami(flower-viewing) picnic. A dollop of sakura-scented whipped cream brings the fragrant, frothy fun of springtime to an otherwise dense dessert. Meanwhile, the cherry (blossom) on top is salt-pickled sakura, which offers a palate-cleansing burst of salty-sour flavor in bet...
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Experience a hanami like no other and make the most of peak sakura season with these unique specials. Tokyo has officially hit peak sakura (cherry blossom) season and has welcomed the cherry blossoms in full bloom. As we see the city turn pink, it’s important to remind ourselves that the sakura experience in Japan is not limited to sitting under the trees and admiring the cherry blossom canopy — unique sakura can be found everywhere in the city: sky-high, in hotels and served up deliciously in the food we eat. To commemorate the peak of the hanami season, here are five of the capital’s most un...
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With the weather finally warming up, it's time for one of the most popular pastimes of spring in Japan: hanami, or cherry blossom viewing. While hanami often involves the consumption of alcohol and is a popular corporate outing in the spring, it is also a great way for families to spend time in the outdoors while letting the kids blow off some steam. Here are our picks for the most family-friendly places to enjoy some cherry blossom viewing. Shinjuku GyoenOne of our favorite family-friendly hanami spots is Shinjuku Gyoen. There are more than 60 varieties of cherry blossoms trees within the p...
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“Sakura, sakura, ima saki hokuru” (桜、桜、今咲き誇る; cherry blossom, now you are in full bloom) sang Naotaro Moriyama, son of the gorgeous Japanese folk and Jazz singer, Ryoko Moriyama. There are countless songs written and sung about cherry blossoms, as it’s the most important season here in Japan. The time for children to graduate from one grade or school and move on to the next; the moment when your first career begins or you start a new one. Either way, it’s always been the epitome of change. It’s hard to fully comprehend how deeply this time of year resonates with the Japanese people. Perhaps we...
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Learning how to cook sakura mochi marks the beginning of spring in Japan. Ok, not really. But with the cherry blossom season being just around the corner, it may be a great idea to start preparing for it by learning a few Japanese treats that are commonly eaten during this special spring flowers season. So let’s start with the famed sakura mochi — you’ll be surprised to learn how easy it is to make it yourself! IngredientsMakes 8 to 10 servings. 75 grams coarse rice flour (domyoji-ko; 道明寺粉)70 grams sugar200 milliliters hot waterPinch of powdered red food coloring (dissolved in a small amount o...
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