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Rice is believed to be first cultivated in Japan on the southern island of Kyushu in the late Jomon Era (about 400 BCE). Introduced to Japan from China...

This beloved festival features Htamane, a savory dish made of glutinous white and purple nga cheik rice. ...

In the Ilocos Region in northern Luzon, Philippines, “bunobon” means a seedling or to grow plants from seeds for transplanting. The costume...

Rice planting festivals can be found all over Japan but the Otaue Rice Planting Festival in Osaka is one of the most famous. Held every 14 June at the...

During the #SpringFestival, #Changzhou people have the custom of making glutinous rice balls which signify the family reunion. Children will rub a little...

Made of puffed rice and sugar, Kheel Batasha is often served during traditional and religious occasions such as Diwali. It is mostly offered to Hindu deities....

Singha Sartha Bahu was a merchant in Nepalese folklore and is also considered to be a previous incarnation of the Buddha. Ajima (“grandmother”...

Onam is a 10-day harvest festival celebrated in Kerala, India. It marks the first month of the Malayalam calendar and commemorates the return of the mythical...

Taiwan’s rich cultural history has created a diversity of cuisines. The country’s widely varied culinary influences can be savored in the Taiwanese...