Archaic forms of kanji that are difficult to decipher in the modern age are being compiled into an online image retrieval system so scholars and others can gain a better grasp of what people were ...

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Kanji, an age-old fermented beverage made from carrots, mustard seeds, and spices, offers numerous health benefits including improved digestion, enhanced immunity, detoxification, and weight ...

In Goa, at the Serendipity Arts Festival earlier this month, I attended a fascinating workshop on fermentation, curated by chef Manu Chandra. The session was conducted by Aditya Raghavan, who seems to ...

Rooted in global culinary traditions, fermented foods like spicy kimchi, bubbly kombucha, and earthy kanji are gaining renewed popularity. All you need is a little patience, a few jars, and some basic ...

In 1866, as the Edo period drew to a close, the statesman Maejima Hisoka submitted a proposal suggesting that Japan abolish kanji to the last shōgun, Tokugawa Yoshinobu. Maejima, who had both learned ...

The kanji 金, carrying meanings like “gold” and “money,” was selected once again as the Kanji of the Year by popular vote. People selected it for its associations with the gold medals Japan won in the ...

When it comes to gut health, probiotics have long been touted as a powerful solution. Among the numerous probiotic-rich foods, kanji rice stands out as a traditional and effective option for ...

A comfort food across homes in Kerala, kanji payar is a quick and easy dish. There's no dearth of comfort foods in the Indian cuisine. If we have khichdi on one end, you can find countless stews and ...