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"Furikake" is a beloved Japanese topping for white rice which comes in many, many varieties from the salty purple perilla leaves of Yukari to dried versions of entire dishes like baked potato or ...

Throughout its rich history Tokyo has continually refined and enhanced both traditional and international flavours ...