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Kodomo vs. Otona: When Children Become Adults in Japan

As you may know, “Kodomo (子供)” means “child” in Japanese, while “Otona (大人)” is the word for “adult”. Based on the definition by law, currently, children in Japan legally become adults at 20. But...

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Taberu Niboshi: Japanese Dried Anchovy Snack

“Niboshi (煮干し, にぼし)”, also known as “Iriko (いりこ)“, is boiled and dried infant sardines commonly used when making soup stock or dashi in Japanese cuisine. It is often referred to as dried sardine in...