INTOUCH Magazine

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The Art of Washoku INDEPTH | CULTURE

The Art of Washoku

Take a trip through history to see—and taste—Japan’s culinary traditions.

Japanese food is loved around the world, but knowledge of the traditions and philosophy behind the food is limited.

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Bringing Fourth Flavors INDEPTH | CULTURE

Bringing Fourth Flavors

To create a flavorful Fourth of July for Club Members, one of New York’s top chefs returns to where his culinary journey began.

Before the gleaming tower of Tokyo Midtown brightened the area past Roppongi’s iconic crossing, the bustle quickly tapered off into dark streets meandering toward the National Art Center.

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Festive Fix INDEPTH | CULTURE

Festive Fix

For many bicultural Member families, the Club provides a “taste of home” during the holidays.

For families with more than one cultural background, the holiday season in Japan can be a challenge.

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Cultivating Art INDEPTH | CULTURE

Cultivating Art

How does an English teacher in Japan become a bonsai master? American Adam Jones reveals all.

Nestled on three acres of picturesque cedar and bamboo woodlands in Ibaraki Prefecture is a garden of tiny trees.

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