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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 ...

TOKYO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Japanese Cuisine and Dietary Culture Human Resource Development Program, organized by the Japanese non-profit organization JCDC (Location: Tokyo, Representative: Yoshihiro ...

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The Government of Japan is set to leverage food diplomacy to deepen cultural relations with Ghana, while creating ...