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Novena Square (Velocity) #02-76/77 238 Thomson Road 6255-2355 11.30am - 3pm (L.O. 2.30pm), 5.30pm - 10pm (L.O. 9.30pm)

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暦 Koyomi 15 th November

こよみを楽しむ

IN HARMONY WITH THE SEASONS

Shichi-g o -san

七五三

text & coordination/ Rieko Ido, photo/ Hajime Watanabe 文とスタイリング:井戸理恵子、写真:渡辺肇

Shichi-go-san, a word that means sevenfive-three in Japanese, is an event that celebrates children’s health and well-being.

The origin of this celebration dates back to the Heian Period (794 - 1185), when the mortality rate for children was extremely high. Back then, anybody who was younger than seven years old were considered “gods’ children” since their lives were in the hands of gods. To pray for their health and longevity, people held a celebration as a rite of passage for children who reached a certain age, usually between ages of three to seven.

It was around the 19th century when people started celebrating Shichi-go-san on November 15th at the age of three (for both boys and girls), five (boys) and seven (girls).

According to the lunar calendar, the 15th was “the day when demons stay inside”. Thus it was considered a lucky day for any event.

Many were already celebrating the harvest season around this time of year and were happy to add another celebratory meaning to the occasion.

Mid November was also when fall festivities were coming to an end. The weather was nice and the air was clear. In the olden days, families celebrated Shichigo-san in the evening. The bright harvest moon shined its light on the path giving comfort and security for those who were making their way to the shrine. While the festivities were in the air and Shinto music and dancing were in full swing, children were christened by the Kagura suzu (Shinto

dance bells) and presented with Chitose Ame, a candy in a form of a long stick, for longevity.

Through Shichi-go-san is celebrated during the day nowadays, history reveals that it is a form of moon ritual deeply rooted in ancestral worship. This centuriesold celebration reflects an earnest wish to protect children not only by their parents and grandparents but also ancestors from long ago.

Rieko Ido A graduate of Kokugakuin University, researcher of ancient Japanese customs and knowledge, conducting technical analysis on findings to apply them to modern lifestyles.

Currently teaches at Tama Art University.

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Tuck into delicious Japanese street Food After six years of feeding fans at their Kandahar Street outlet, kushiyaki specialist Box n Sticks has opened a second branch at Burlington Square. A lively, sakura festival-themed joint, the menu focuses on offering affordable Japanese street food and specialty bentos including Curry Katsudon and Buta Kakuni don.

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Car Rental Renting a car in Japan is as easy as ABC! There are a number of car rental companies to choose from, including Times Car Rental, Toyota Rent a Car, Nissan Rent a Car and ORIX Rent a Car. We used ToCoo! Travel , an online reservation website in English , to compare rates among all the companies and eventually settled with Nissan as it came highly recommended by a colleague. One great thing about using this website is that they ensure that our GPS is fully in English too.

Finally arrived in Kagawa Prefecture (香川県) and kicked off our Shikoku adventure! True to its name of “four countries“, Shikoku is divided into four prefectures. This time, our intention was to go on a self-drive tour and discover a side of Japan that we never knew before!

While this was my first trip to Shikoku Prefecture and the first time driving on the roads of Japan, two of my companions had traveled to Shikoku before and could safely guide us on our adventure. With a comprehensive itinerary planned out, we were all looking forward to relaxing and having fun while enjoying the food and sceneries of this laidback region.

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As there are no direct flights between Singapore and Shikoku, we flew to Tokyo and transferred to Takamatsu Airport in Kagawa Prefecture.

An alternative way to get there is riding a limousine bus which links Kansai Airport in Osaka to Takamatsu Station, which takes slightly over 3 hours.

Car rental rates start from S$100 per day for a compact car, and can go up to S$180 for 8-seaters excluding fuel.

REMINDER! Apply for international driving licenses.

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Kotohira-gû Shrine 金刀比羅宮 This Shinto shrine is found halfway to the top of Mt. Zôzu and is more commonly known as Konpira-san (こんぴらさん). We climbed 785 steps to the main shrine, and another 583 steps to get to the inner shrine. (Yan was too tired so he hired a palanquin to bring him up to the main hall.)

Direction: 28km drive from Takamatsu Airport.

For future travel needs: Noticing a logo for Idemitsu Engine Oil at the car rental company, Teppei got really excited. According to our resident car fanatic, this is one of the best lubricants that reduces fuel consumption so hopefully that saves costs for us throughout our trip!

One with nature Kotohiragu Shrine 892-1 Kotohira-cho, Nakatado District

#LivingLife #iminheaven

Gas station we stopped at.

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Takamatsu Airport

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Driving 101 Search for local addresse s using postal codes instead of entering the entire street name; it is convenient and more accurate!

Takamatsu City

Shikoku Henro 四国遍路 Also known as the Shikoku pilgrimage route, it covers the 88 official temples and shrines where the famous Japanese Buddhist monk KÚkai did his training during the 9th century.

Completing the pilgrimage is said to provide individuals with the chance to reflect on one's life and improve.

Folklore According to many of the locals, traveling

Mitoyo City

Missing Post Office 漂流郵便局 Created by artist Saya Kubota as part of the Setouchi Art Festival, this old post office displays art pieces related to mail. Anyone can anonymously submit messages or letters to the post office, which can then be read by visitors.

This mysterious post office sits in the middle of Awashima Island, so it was too far for us to visit this time.

from Temple #88 (大 to Temple 窪寺, Okuboji) #1 (霊山寺, Ryozenji)

will give the pilgrim more luck, so we might try that out someday!

香 川

XOXO, with love.

Missing Post Office 1317-2 Takumachō Awashima Opening hours Open on the 2nd and 4 th Sat of every month from 1pm – 4pm missing-post-office.com

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Sanuki Udon 讃岐うどん Shikoku is an udon kingdom, and Kagawa is said to have over 700 udon restaurants. It is Wellknown as the place of origin of Sanuki udon, a type of wheatflour noodles that has a smooth texture and strong flavour that sets it apart from the other udon types in Japan.

Local Tips Remind friends to slurp!

Unlike most cultures where slurping noodles is

Kagawa Udon

considered rude, Japanese chefs find slurping to be a form of compliment. So there was no time to be shy, we slurped up our yummy udon to show how much we were enjoying the meal!

# Oishi #S lurp

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Udon Tour うどんツアー

Keep a lookout for where the locals are queueing to find the best udon restaurant!

We began our own udon tour in Kotohira (琴平町), which has a row of udon restaurants. Starting with the most basic udon - a kelp-based soup seasoned with light soy sauce, we then customised our own udon with a variety of toppings including leeks, ginger, eggs and sesame seeds. Adding seafood or vegetable tempura is also a popular choice amongst locals. It was extremely enjoyable hopping from store to store to discover the subtle differences in the broth and try out new combinations of toppings! Each bowl of udon typically costs around 300 to 400, so despite eating 5 bowls I Direction: 3.7km drive from spent less than $25!

Kotohiragu Shrine

Udon Bus うどんバス

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The udon culture is so strong in Kagawa that there's even a local tour bus bringing visitors around to sample different udon. Kotosan Bus operates half-day and full-day tours bringing visitors to the best udon restaurants. Next time I'm definitely signing up!

Weekdays: 1,000/adult 500/child (Half-day), 1,600/adult 800/child (Full-day)

Sat, Sun & National Holidays: 1,500/adult 750/child (Full-day) More details here: kotosan.co.jp/sp/

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Seto Inland Sea 瀬戸内海 The beautiful Seto Inland Sea separates Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu and is home to almost 3,000 islands. As numerous islands are connected to Kagawa by ferry services, we decided to take the opportunity to drop by some of the major ones such as ShÔdo Island (小豆島), Naoshima Islands (直島) and Teshima (豊島).

These islands are also actively involved in the Setouchi Triennale, or Setouchi International Art Festival.

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2016 Setouchi Triennale 瀬戸内国際芸術祭2016 Featuring an array of contemporary art pieces displayed on a dozen islands surrounding Kagawa's capital of Takamatsu (高松), the festival only began in 2010 and held once every three years, so we definitely picked the right year to visit! In addition to the artworks in existence on the many museums on the islands, an estimated 100 new artworks by upcoming artists from Japan and overseas are exhibited on the twelve islands and around the ports of Takamatsu in Kagawa and Uno in Honshu.

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Takamatsu Airport

High speed boats operate between Takamatsu Port and the various islands.

Ferry services are also

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available between islands, but we had to be sure to check the timetables carefully to avoid being stranded on one of them.

Driving 101

While we only spent one day touring the islands this time, we will definitely get the 3-Day Triennale Ferry Pass if we come back in three years' time. The pass is the most value-for-money way to explore all 12 islands during the art festival, as it provides the holder with unlimited traveling between eight different ferry routes. The Triennale Passport is also the best way to visit multiple museums and spots at a discounted rate of 5,000 per person!

Always look for parking near tourist attractions or national parks as they charge a flat fee for whole day parking.

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Angel Road エンジェルロード One of the most romantic spots during our island journey, this sandbar connects three smaller islands to ShÔdo Island, which is safe to cross twice a day when the tide is low. It is said that couples who walk across Angel Road hand in hand will find happiness together!

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Naoshima 直島

This tiny tranquil island existed as a sleepy fishing town before it was transformed into an island of art. We paid a visit to the Benesse House, ChichÚ Art Museum and Lee Ufan Museum, which displayed impressive art by big names such as Claude Monet, Andy Warhol and Hiroshi Sugimoto. The most well-known sight of all was the giant yellow pumpkin, which has become Naoshima's icon. Found at the end of a pier sticking out into the Inland Sea, this massive piece by Kusama Yayoi is an amazing backdrop for wefies.

#soromantic!

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Atarashiya あたらしや This lovely Bed and Breakfast (民宿, minshuku) is run by none other than Haruka's mother! We had the privilege of staying at this beautifully kept lodge, and all meals for the guests are prepared and made with care by the okami-san (おかみさん). The seafood served was extremely fresh, and after dinner, we headed to a hidden onsen nearby where there was a superb view of the ocean and countryside.

DAY 2

Atarashiya Kamouda-154 Tsubakichō Tel: 090-6880-7643

Direction: 120km drive from Takamatsu City to Atarashiya

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Mt. Bizan 眉山 The symbol of Tokushima City, this mountain stands at 290 metres and resembles eyebrows, which is where it derives its name. We took the ropeway up to the 5th storey and slowly made our way to the top, where we were greeted with a panoramic view of the city and Awaji Island.

Mt. Bizan Ropeway Shinmachibashi 2-chome Opening hours 9am – 5.30pm

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Direction: 53km drive from Atarashiya to Mt. Bizan

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Tokushima City

Awa Odori Kaikan 阿波おどり会館

Awa Odori Kaikan 2-20 Shinmachibashi Opening hours 9am - 9pm awaodori-kaikan.jp

Although we missed the chance to catch the largest traditional dance festival in Japan, we were able to visit the Awa Odori museum located at the foot of Mt. Bizan. The place showcases costumes and musical instruments used in the dance, and even features a group who performs both olden and modern day dances live for visitors!

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Tokushima Ramen 徳島ラーメン

Ita no ni 4 Chome-25 Nishidaikumachi Opening hours 10.30am - 5pm uma-e.net/ramen/store/302/

Unlike most ramen which comes with a soft-boiled egg, Tokushima's famous noodle dish is served in a brownish Tonkotsu broth base with dark soy sauce and topped with a raw egg. We tried this slightly sweet and savoury ramen at a small restaurant not far from Mt. Bizan and absolutely loved the soft thin noodles. Other variations of the dish is made with chicken or vegetable soup and is yellow in colour instead.

Direction: 0.6km walk from Awa Odori Kaikan

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Iya Valley 祖谷渓

DAY 3

This secluded mountainous valley which lies along the Iya River is commonly divided into two areas - West Iya is more developed and accessible, while Inner Iya is difficult to reach without private transport. Making use of our rental car, we drove in to the inner valley and found a restored Samurai House displaying armour and daily tools, as well as the Oku-Iya Kazurabashi Bridges, also known as husband and wife bridges.

Reminder!

Ensure that you have Japanese yen before enough heading into Iya Valley, as there are banks in the area, and only three no ATMs or money changers.

OM G! So pretty !!

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Driving 101 Michi no eki (道の駅) aka Rest Stops: Mark out all the Roadside Stations on the roads! These are government-designated rest areas that sell local food and has 24-hour parking, restrooms and even facilities for sharing tourism information.

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Michi no Eki Nishi Iya

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Stopped at this rest station after visiting Oboke Valley in order to stock up on food and snacks. There is even a hot spring facility next to the station so we could take a hot bath and feel refreshed before hitting the road again.

Michi no eki Nishi Iya 348-2 Nishiiyayamamura Oinouchi Opening hours 9am - 5pm

Direction:7.5km drive from Iya Valley

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Oboke ◉ Koboke 大歩危・小歩危

We paid a visit to see the spectacular views at Oboke and Koboke, the two valleys found upstream of the Yoshino River, the largest river in Shikoku that flows through three prefectures. The most unforgettable view of the entire valley can be seen from Route 32, the Direction: 10km drive from national highway connecting Michi no Eki Nishi Iya Takamatsu and KÔchi.

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Driving 101 Highlight prominent gas stations along your driving routes, and note the different gasoline types hai-oku (ハイオク) has octane levels of 98 to 100,

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Hirome Ichiba ひろめ市場

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Kan pai

Packed with over 60 stores which sell everything from fresh fish to local souvenirs and clothes, this market is fondly known to locals as Hirome and was brimming with life no matter where we turned. There were a number of wooden tables and benches set up in a food court style, so we could buy snacks and beer from different stores and enjoy them without shifting from place to place. We also heard from the locals that many community celebrations are held here, including Halloween and New Year's Eve Countdown!

Hirome Market 2 Chome-3-1 Obiyamachi Direction: 65.5km drive Opening hours City from Miyoshi 8am – 11pm

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Niyodo River 仁淀川 Also known to locals as Niyodo Blue (仁淀ブルー), this mysterious pool of clear blue water is supposedly the most beautiful in the whole of Japan. This secret spot is less well known compared to Shimanto River but is no less scenic. We spent a pleasant hour here trekking along the river to see the stunning Nikofuchi Waterfall (にこ淵).

Direction: 23km drive from Hirome Ichiba

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Daruma Sunset ダルマ夕日 This famous natural phenomenon can only be seen approximately twenty times between mid-November Direction: 118km drive and mid-February so we were not able to catch the from Niyodo River rare sight this time. Recognized as one of the hundred most beautiful sunsets in Japan, this occurs due to the Michi no eki Sukumo Sunny Side Park temperature difference between the cold winter air and 1023−44, Sukumo, Sakanoshita the warm surface of the ocean, creating a sort of mirage.

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Shimanto City

Shimanto River 四万十川 Experience a night away from the hustle and bustle of city life by camping along the Shimanto River instead of staying at a hotel. The Shimanto Canoe and Camp Village Kawarakko is situated on the banks of the river and offers 26 campsites overlooking it. We booked ourselves a night here and were not disappointed.

Toilets and shower facilities were available alongside hundreds of canoes, tents and other camp goods.

Even as a beginner, I could navigate the gentle currents of the Shimanto River easily on my canoe!

Our first stop in Kochi was the gorgeous Shimanto River. Renowned for being Japan's last pristine river, the 2270 km2 catchment area is home to more than 90 species of wild fish. Some local fishermen we met also volunteered to show us how to fish for ayu (鮎, sweet fish) and river prawns. We then had the chance to grill the ayu, which tasted fresh and had the faint aroma of watermelon. We noticed that the bridges spanning the river had no rail guards, and later found out that this helps to prevent them from being washed away during times of flood.

Direction: 27km drive from Michi no eki Sukumo Sunny Side Park

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Shimanto Canoe and Camp Village Kawarakko 24 Tadenokawa, Shimanto City Opening hours 8am – 6pm

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Katsurahama 桂浜 Arriving here, we were surprised to find out that this beach area prohibits swimming due to strong currents. Instead of hanging out by the beach, we visited the Sakamoto Ryoma Memorial Museum, dedicated to one of the men instrumental in ending Japan's feudal age in 1868. We ended up taking a photo of his statue on the beach too!

After that, we got to try Kochi's most famous dish - katsuo no tataki (鰹のタタキ), made using sliced skipjack tuna lightly grilled on the outside and served with spring onions, ginger, Direction: 124km drive garlic and soya sauce with vinegar and citrus. from Shimanto River Autumn is the best time for this dish as the fish are fatter and thus richer in taste compared to spring.

Katsurahama Beach Katsurahama Urado, Kochi

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Matsuyama Castle

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Driving 101

Imabari Towel Museum

Be prepared to pay tolls!

Just like Singapore's ERP, Japan charges fees starting from� 2,000 when you use highways and cross

Dogo Onsen & 10-Factory

bridges, and even cyclists are not exempt from paying.

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Mt. Ishizuchi 石鎚山 Eager to check out the highest mountain in western Japan, we drove to the lower station of the Ishizuchi Tozan ropeway early in the morning.

Being amateur hikers, we decided to take the ropeway up and start our climb at 1,300 metres, more than halfway to the peak of 1,982 metres.

Along the way, we saw some pilgrims hiking in white robes, and all the while, we were admiring the wonderful autumn colours and inhaling the crisp air. The entire climb to the summit took us almost three hours but the sense of accomplishment and view from the top was definitely worth it.

Direction: 116km drive from Katsurahama Beach

Ehime is known as the cycling par in Japan, and for good reason adise climate is mild, and there are ! The courses that vary in distance multiple so is something for every cyclist. there are also dedicated bicycle laneThere s on the Shimanami Kaido (しまなみ海道 60 kilometre toll road that con ), a Honshu to Shi koku. Bicycles cannects rented and dropped off at ter be on either end of the route andminals even along the way if cyclists get too tired and want to switch to riding the bus for the rest of the journey.

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Matsuyama Castle 松山城 One of Japan's twelve castles that survived the post-feudal era since 1868, this majestic building stands on Mt. Katsuyama and took us less than 10 minutes to ascend to the main keep using the ropeway. We strolled about the inner circle of defense, known as Ninomaru, which used to serve as the lord's office and residence, and has since been turned into a park with lots of flora and fauna.

Direction: 73.6km drive from Mt. Ishizuchi

Matsuyama Castle Keep 1 Marunouchi, Matsuyama City Opening hours 9am ‒ 4.30pm

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Dogo Onsen 道後温泉 I was extremely thrilled to stop at Dogo Onsen Honkan, a wooden public bathhouse which dates back to 1894, said to be the inspiration for my favourite Studio Ghibli film Spirited Away. The charismatic building houses two old-fashioned indoor baths and other bath house facilities. Feeling fatigued, we chose Plan 2 on the menu, which included rental yukata and access to the public tatami room, as well as tea and crackers, all for 840 yen each.

Dogo Onsen Honkan Yunomachi-5 Dōgoyunomachi Opening hours 6am ‒ 11pm dogokan.co.jp/gl/

Direction: 73.6km drive from Matsuyama Castle

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10-Factory Ehime is the top producer of citrus fruits in the whole of Japan, providing the nation with varieties such as Iyokan oranges (伊予 柑) and mandarin oranges. In order to taste the best of these yummy fruits, we made a pit-stop at 10-Factory, a café and store specialising in mikan (みかん) products. We loved the hipster vibes and delicate packaging of all their products, and especially enjoyed the refreshing citrus sherbet and juice. Unable to decide what souvenirs to buy, I bought a bit of everything, from jam to dried mikan and even mikan coffee!

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Tai Meshi, 鯛めし This traditional local dish is served differently in the eastern and southern area of Ehime. We tried the eastern version, made with sea bream sashimi dipped in seasoning on steaming rice!

Direction: 0.2km walk from Dogo Onsen Honkan

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Reminder! Imabari Towels, 今治タオル Pick up some of these soft and super absorbent towels as a practical souvenir for friends and family!

These towels uses specially selected cotton which are bleached and dyed using soft water from the Takanawa and Ishizuchi mountains, creating a fabric that absorbs water in just five seconds! There is even a museum dedicated to this famous product showing the towel-making process and selling a large variety of towels and related goods. We each bought a towel Towel Museum Ichihiro and are going to 2930 Asakurakami, Imabari City test out its Opening hours 9.30am - 6pm absorbency tonight! asakura_museum.html

Ensure that the car has a full tank of gas before returning it to the car rental company.

Some car rental services have agreements with certain gas stations that offer value prices to customers refueling, so ask for a list of those!

Heading Back Ended our whirlwind tour of Shikoku on a high note and dropped off our car at a station in Ehime Prefecture.

This way, we could save time and cut costs by flying back to Tokyo from Matsuyam a Airport before leaving for Singapore .

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Take a piece of Ehime home from Emporium Shokuhin's Live Seafood Market and dedicated Ehime Specialities Section.

One must-buy is the Mikan Dai and Mikan Buri - sea bream and yellowtail fed with Mikans, creating a hint of refreshing citrus flavour in its flesh. Be sure to try the preservative-free Unshu Orange Jam made from pure seedless Unshu Mikans, and other unique cooking sauces and snacks!

Check out the wide variety of Ehime Sakes including the refreshing Hanahimesakura Daiginjyo and the aromatic Minakuchi Daiginjyo Dogo Kurasake.

Tamago Kani - Crispy crab snack Ehime Tai Shoyu - Sea bream infused soy sauce

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Ehime Seto no Oshizushi 瀬戸の押寿司

Kagawa Ohenro-san Bento お遍路さん弁当

Pressing the firm meat of fresh tai ( 鯛 , sea bream) against vinegared rice enhances the overall flavour of this sushi. The presentation also makes it instantly instagrammable!

This bento comes with two different onigiri made using Hinohikari rice filled with plum and seaweed respectively.

Other side dishes include deep-fried string bean and salt-grilled sea bream.

Kochi Yosakoi Bento よさこい弁当

Tokushima Awajidori Bento 阿波地鶏弁当

This luxurious 2-tiered bento box contains deepfried pork cutlet, scallops, grilled and boiled bamboo shoots wrapped in a nostalgic packaging showing Kochi’s famous Yosakoi Matsuri.

Made using specially bred chickens containing less cholesterol, the meat from the Awaodori is tender and supple.

The teriyaki sauce coating goes well with rice.

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Writer’s profile: FIND SHIKOKU — We brings you travel

EXPLORE JAPAN’S PREFECTURE

the smallest islands of the four main islands of Japan.

guide information, tips and featured stories on Shikoku, Read articles on findshikoku.com. Instagram@findshikoku

MEGIJIMA & OGIJIMA K AGAWA

View from Megijima

“Sea Gulls Parking Lot” by Takahito Kimura

Wall Alley Project by Rikuji Makabe

Ogijima Port

“Memory Bottle” by Mayumi Kuri

MEGIJIMA & OGIJIMA – ISLAND-HOPPING THROUGH ART AND OLD SHIKOKU If you want to explore Shikoku’s island traditions in depth while taking in Setouchi’s cutting-edge art, look no further than the 15-minute ferry trip from Takamatsu in Kagawa to explore the less-visited Megijima (女木島) and Ogijima (男木島). Stepping off the ferry at Megijima Island, all you need do is rent a bicycle from the port and you can soak in Megijima’s blend of folklore, nature and art in a few leisurely hours.

Hop back on the ferry and it is only 15 minutes to Ogijima. From the port, traditional wooden houses work their way up a hill that forms the majority of inland Ogijima, tightly woven together by a maze of narrow and winding streets where wild flowers grow out of cracks in the pavement and cats bask in the sun. Like many other Setouchi islands, Ogijima has been given a new lease of life by art. Nonetheless, old traditions still exist; the harbour remains home to working fishing boats and except for the occasional blast of artistic colour in the streets , it feels as if nothing has changed on the island for decades until you step into the collection of old homes and warehouses that now function as galleries and art installations. Among the standout artworks here is the old white-walled storehouse where you will find Mayumi Kuri’s Memory Bottle.

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Takamatsu Port Megijima Ogijima Ferry 15 mins for each route Takamatsu- Megijima: ¥370 (S$4.95∼)

Airplane 1hr 15 mins by domestic flight Takamatsu Airport Local Bus

Takamatsu Port

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Ogijima 男木島

Megijima

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Here’s a quick #throwback to some of the major milestones from the past five decades.

1963 Hitachi opens its Singapore office.

1966

1965 Kao (Singapore) Pte Ltd opens its initial office as Malaysia Kao Company Pte Ltd

1995

Japanese Association holds first Bon Odori to celebrate Singapore’s 30th birthday First Japan-Singapore Symposium (JSS) was held

1997 Sailor Moon airs in Singapore for the first time

2016

Singapore and Japan established diplomatic ties

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1980s

Yaohan Department Store opens its maiden Singapore store at Plaza Singapura.

Nissin, Japan’s top instant noodle manufacturer, starts its Singapore operations.

Daimaru and other Japanese suppliers begin entering the Singapore market.

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1993

Japan-Singapore Partnership Programme for the 21st Century (JSPP21) kicks off

Takashimaya department store enters the local retail scene.

2002

Japan-Singapore Economic Partnership Agreement, Japan’s first ever free trade agreement and Singapore’s first with a major trading partner, is formed.

Four Singaporean dishes (prawn noodles, chicken rice, char kway teow and chicken curry) are introduced in Japanese supermarkets.

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1990s

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Hitachi begins sponsoring Singapore’s annual Orchard Road Christmas Light-up

Influx of Japanese pop culture and food culture

Japan-Singapore Institute of Software Technology (JSIST) celebrates 10th anniversary

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2009

Singapore, and other ASEAN countries, signs ASEAN-Japan Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (AJCEP) Agreement with Japan

Japan and Singapore sign protocol amending the Japan-Singapore Tax Agreement

2012

Nissin sets up first regional headquarters in Singapore.

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2015

2014

2013

Japan National Tourism Organisation (JNTO) and Singapore Tourism Board (STB) sign their first Memorandum of Cooperation in January.

Singapore receives close to 800,000 visitors from Japan

Japan is Singapore’s 2nd largest investor with cumulative investment of US$80 billion.

Third JapanSingapore Maritime Security Dialogue

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JAPAN

Asahiyama Zoo Sounkyo Mt. Taisetsu Asahikawa Airport

Niseko Onsen

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Mt. Tokachi

Furano Sapporo Okadama Airport Mt. Usu

Shin- Chitose Airport

Scenic Autumn Route!

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Noboribetsu Onsen

HOKKAIDO Hokkaido, Japan's second largest island, is also referred to as the "The Big Land in the North" by the locals. Blessed with picturesque nature and bounty from the sea and land, it is a favourite getaway destination for the Japanese and tourists alike. WAttention flew in to Sapporo and did a 5D4N rail and rental car tour through the big land. Follow our trip and train details here!

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Shin Chitose Airport L'EX Hokuto Lake Toya / stay

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Drive to Niseko Sapporo / stay

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L'EX Okhotsk Kamikawa Kurodake Sounkyo Onsen / Stay

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Leave Kamikawa L’EX Okhotsk Asahikawa Drive to Biei FURANO / stay

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Rokugou & Furano Drive to Asahikawa L’EX Super Kamui Sapporo

Recommended JR Hokkaido L'EX L'EX Hokuto / L'EX Super Hokuto [Sapporo - Hakodate] L'EX Okhotsk [Sapporo - Abashiri] L'EX Super Kamui [Sapporo - Asahikawa]

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Lake Toya Onsen Lake Toya is one of the biggest lakes in Japan and is a popular onsen resort. It offers views of Mt. Yotei which is fondly known as Hokkaido's Mt. Fuji for its symmetry. Fireworks are held every night on the lake in front of the various hotels lining it. In fact, Lake Toya has the longest running fireworks festival from April to October.

Mt. Usu, Sōbetsu

Mt. Usu Ropeway Just a 15-minute car ride from Lake Toya is the 733 metres high Mt. Usu, one of the most active volcanoes in Japan. It erupted four times in the past century, and Mt. Usu is a result of one of the eruptions. The G8 Summit was held near here in 2008.

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Drive from Lake Toya to Niseko During a scenic 2-hour drive from Lake Toya to the ski resort of Niseko, we could see Mt. Yotei which is best viewed from Niseko.

We dined at Niseko Prativo, a semi-buffet style restaurant that boasts a salad bar serving vegetables grown in Hokkaido, and milk from the next door award-winning dairy farm. The milk pudding, cheesecake and yogurt drink here were also divine! From the restaurant you can get a view of Mt. Yotei as well.

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Bear Park and Ice Pavilion Bears roam freely on some mountains in Hokkaido, but you do not have to head to the deep forests to see one. In fact, you can visit 12 huge bears at the Asahikawa Bear Park at the Daisetsu Mori-no-Garden and watch how they try to charm you for cookies (provided by the park).

After that, find out why the bears decide to hibernate in the Hokkaido winters by entering the Ice Pavilion, literally the coolest entertainment place in Japan with temperatures going below minus degrees Celsius. Around 15 minutes by car from the station.

Kurodake Ropeway Mt. Kurodake is the highest peak in the Daisetsuzan National Park at 1,984 metres and is easily accessible by ropeway which leads to the 5th Station halfway up to the peak. From there, one can take a chairlift further up to the 7th Station. The view of the carpet of autumn foliage on the dramatic mountain ranges is simply stunning.

Just a two-minute drive from the ropeway are two waterfalls around 80 metres high, with water that comes from melted mountain snow. Ginga (silver river) is meant to be a “female” waterfall for the way it falls in several strands and Ryusei (meteor) is thought to be a “male” waterfall for its powerful straight stream.

Sounkyo Onsen What better way to end the day than to soak in an outdoor hot spring, with autumn foliage and the background soundtrack of the gushing river?

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Ninguru Terrace at Furano Prince Hotel Ninguru Terrace is a quaint little village of boutique shops housed in cottages, and makes for a particularly pleasant stroll when coloured by autumn foliage or covered in snow. Enjoy the scent of the surrounding pine trees as well for a truly sensory walk.

Biei, Land of Rolling Hills and Famous Trees Biei’s rolling hills and fields of patchwork colours (depending on the crop of the season) makes it a picturesque place to drive through and almost transports you to an English or European countryside.

Some of its famous trees include the Ken and Mary Tree, a famous tree that became popular after it was used as a location for a Nissan Skyline commercial in the early 1970s, and the Parent and Child Trees, though the “child” tree in the middle was recently blown away by strong winds, leaving the parents behind.

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Aoike(Blue Pond) The Blue Pond, around 20 minutes drive from the Biei Station. This pond is naturally blue due to the natural minerals dissolved in the water. It is actually part of an erosion control system to prevent damage to Biei in the event of an eruption by the nearby Mt. Tokachidake.

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day Furano Marche Furano is well-loved for its wine and cheese. Just a 10-minute drive from the Furano Prince Hotel is the Furano Marche, where you can find a vast array of Furano fresh produce, such as the various types of potatoes (fresh or boiled and flavoured with butter and vacuum packed), souvenirs, food as well as handicraft.

Wine, Cheese and Dessert Within close driving distance is the Chateau Furano, Furano cheese factory and Campana della Vigna Rokkatei. Furano wine and pure grape juice are a must-tries at Chateau Furano. At Furano cheese factory, savour five kinds of cheese such as wine flavoured cheese and squid ink cheese. Do not forget to bring home Rokkatei’s confectionery, a popular choice for souvenirs.

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PERFECT SEASONAL MOMENTS Ritsurin Garden

Seto Inland Sea

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Built over the course of a hundred years, this is one of Japan’s best gardens to enjoy the charms of the Edo era. It is a designated Special Place of Scenic Beauty, home to six ponds and 13 hills connected by a network of footpaths and bridges.

瀬戸内海

This body of water lies between the Honshu, Shikoku and Kyushu and includes some 3,000 islands. Its mild climate and relaxed atmosphere is inviting to both locals and tourists. Fly direct to Hiroshima with JTB, and usher in the New Year with their special year-end tour!

Kurashiki 倉敷 Roughly translated as “town of storehouses”, this area located along a canal dates back to the Edo Period and maintains a beautiful streetscape even today.

While rice used to be kept in these storehouses, they have since been transformed into modern art museums, inns and cafes.

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Udon-making experience

うどん作り体験

The soul food of Kagawa prefecture, Sanuki Udon is well known for its smooth texture and chewy noodles. At Nakano Udon School, you will get a chance to make your own noodles under the guidance of an instructor, as well as taste the product of your own hard work!

Iya-no-Kazura Bashi 祖谷かずら橋

Constructed using mountain vines, this bridge is 45 metres long and 2 metres wide and was said to be created by Heike refugees hiding in the area as a means of quickly cutting off access to the valley. One of the three surviving bridges out of 13, it is rebuilt every three years to ensure sturdiness.

Shikoku 四国 This tranquil island which sits between Honshu and Kyushu is also home to the ancient 88-temple Buddhist pilgrimage route and distinctive arts and crafts. Discover another side of Japan with JTB’s dedicated tour packages today!

Naruto Whirlpools 鳴門の渦潮 These tidal whirlpools occur in the narrow strait between Naruto City in Tokushima and Awaji Island in Hyōgo as a result of water moving into the Inland Sea. The currents in the strait can reach up to 20km/h, but it is still possible to observe them up close on board sightseeing cruises.

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Shikoku Asahi Beer Factory アサヒの工場見学

Find out how one of the top-selling beers in Japan is made at this guided tour, where you will get to learn about the entire brewing process. Touch barley and hops along the way and discover how beer is canned before ending the day with an exclusive tasting session.

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One of Japan’s most iconic food items, ramen has become an influential global food trend.

But do you know how it began? Ramen researcher Ishiyama Hayato takes us through the past, present and future with his noodle-y know-how.

Ramen: A brief history ❶ Japanese ramen has its roots in lamian ( 拉

noodle establishments such as Kyushu’s

麺 , a type of Chinese noodles). And although the

tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen shops

name has changed through the decades, it has

and Sapporo’s miso shops opened

captured the hearts of the Japanese people ever

their doors while 1958 saw the birth

since it was introduced and is considered one of

of cup ramen. Until then, ramen

Japan’s favourite food.

was considered a Chinese

In 1910, a chef from Yokohama’s Chinatown

version of Japanese soba noodles, but miso ramen

opened a restaurant called “Rairaiken” in

and tonkotsu ramen

Asakusa, Tokyo. Rairaiken served a noodle dish

changed this perception

named “Shina Noodle” which is believed to

and established its own

be the first type of ramen in Japan. A popular

food trend. Once a

entertainment and shopping district, ramen

local delicacy, it was

soon became the meal of choice for people from all over Tokyo when they visited Asakusa. Despite being an unknown foreign dish, its similarity to Japanese soba noodles made it familiar and intriguing – and it caught on right away.

Ramen gained more popularity throughout Japan at the beginning of the Showa Period (1926-1989), especially in Hokkaido and Kyushu, but it was only after World War II that there was a ramen boom. Since rice was scarce after the war, many noodle shops took the opportunity to serve ramen instead due to cheap flour supplies. Noodle carts popped up nationwide to serve ramen to soldiers coming back from the

now a nationwide everyday dish. In the 1960s, the spread of franchise stores and instant noodles made Sapporo miso ramen and Hakata tonkotsu ramen so popular that they became independent food genres in which shops could develop their own flavor.

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Sharing the news ❷ Ramen’s popularity exploded internationally thanks to the introduction of the internet. Social media, digital news and websites, made it easy for people to look up information previously constrained to paper and TV medium. Up-to-date information, new opens, secret menus and must-see shops at travel destinations are now easily accessible anytime and anywhere. With over 30,000 ramen shops nationwide and each store offering a plethora of unique menus and services, the internet is the perfect platform for both shop owners and customers to share the latest information. As people shift from computers to smartphones and tablets, information is literally at their fingertips.

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The International Movement ❸ Because ramen is considered a staple food to Japanese, it came as a big surprise when a ramen shop was listed in the Tokyo Michelin Guide 2015.

Ramen was categorized as a fast food or a type of Chinese food for a long time, but is now recognized as a gourmet food and listed in one of the most prestigious food guides in the world.

In 1994, Kumamoto Prefecture’s Ajisen Ramen initiated the globalisation of ramen culture by opening their first international store in Taiwan, followed by stores in Beijing and Hong Kong. Following in their footsteps, other brands such as Hakata Ippudo and Menya Musashi also opened their stores in Hong Kong. Ajisen Ramen now owns about 700 international stores. Against the 500 stores that Japan’s largest chain ramen brand has, it is evident that ramen has great global potential.

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Westside Ramen ❹ Hakata Ippudo moved from opening stores in the Asian region to their first store in New York in 2008, which placed first on American review site YELP. There is no doubt that Hakata Ippudo is behind the recent ramen boom in New York. Over in Italy, Ryukishin, an Osaka restaurant specializing in Shio ramen, opened a booth at Expo Milano.

This is worthy of attention as opening a store on such a global stage proves the ramen industry’s dedication and enthusiasm to introduce the “oriental flavour” to the world.

Ramen in Asia ❺ The popularity of ramen has surged in the Asian countries such as China, Singapore and other developing nations over the recent years. In these areas, ramen is sometimes called Japanese lamian to differentiate it from Chinese lamian. While the local noodle dish might cost around 300 yen (S$4), the price of the Japanese ramen is at least three times more.

Japanese ramen shops are used to be located in premium locations such as shopping malls and busy shopping districts. For the locals, Japanese ramen used to be a dish to eat with family and loved ones on a special occasion. However, more ramen has become more affordable and accessible in the recent years.

Just like Tokyo, foreign customers tend to like heavy and bold flavours in comparison to a simple and plain local ramen dish, which is why the rich flavour of Tonkotsu is the top-selling flavor in other countries. Hence, huge chain ramen brands like Aijsen Ramen, Hakata Ippudo and Butao, even Menya Musashi, a pioneer of seafood-base ramen, offer tonkotsu ramen to their overseas customers.

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PROFILE HAYATO ISHIYA M A - Ramen Expert -

Present & Future ❻ Washoku ( Japanese cuisine) is listed on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage list, an asset Japanese people are proud of. And out of numerous Washoku dishes, ramen is always a popular choice for many. Ramen has created its own food culture and is now on the path to becoming a global food choice. Someday, people might be able to enjoy ramen with local flavours all over the world.

Mr. Ishiyama launched a ramen club while studying in Kokugakuin University. From north to south, Hokkaido to Okinawa, he has eaten at more than 6,000 ramen shops across all 47 prefectures in Japan. Nowadays he visits ramen shops at the rate of 2 per day for research and reviews. Apart from writing ramen reviews for magazines, Mr. Ishiyama is also the author of a series of ramen books and is a regular cast member of several TV shows.

His ramen career also involves developing new types of instant noodles and providing business consultation for the ramen industry. To date, he has interviewed more than 1,500 ramen shops. In this issue of WAttention, we talk with Mr. Ishiyama and introduce you to the world of ramen, including its history, styles, and some of the hottest ramen shops in Japan.

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With over 35,000 ramen shops in the whole of Japan, it can be a little mind boggling trying to figure out which ones you have to try, so here is Takumen Time’s list of must-eat ramen to help you out!

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A famous ramen and tsukemen shopping and delivery site in Japan, Takumen Times is a ramen magazine that introduces ramen, shares professional ramen knowledge, shop owner interviews and even hosts ramen competitions.

Sanuki Ramen Hamando 讃岐ラーメン はまんど

Made with flying fish stock, this ramen is served with their original chashu and the noodles taste like authentic Chinese soba. They were Takumen’s bestselling ramen in 2011 and 2012.

A distinctly Sanuki-style ramen, the flat noodles have a firm, chewy texture that is similar to udon and served with a clear, golden broth made from sardineflavoured dashi.

Sanze Tsuruoka-shi, Yamagata Prefecture

3873-1 Omi Mino-cho, Mitoyo-shi, Kagawa Prefecture

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This Michelin Bib Gourmand store offers “Special Chinese Soba” shoyu ramen.

Famous for not using MSG since their founding, their clear broth is made with seafood, chicken and flavoured oil.

This Tokushima-style ramen has a thick, rich tonkotsu shoyu soup base made with three kinds of miso from Tokushima.

For a richer flavour, top it with garlic miso seabura.

2-15-10 Nakanobu, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo

Kawauchichō Tokushima-shi Tokushima Prefecture

Singapore’s Kings of Ramen KH Sitoh A fervent ramen fanatic, Sitoh learnt Japanese just so he could order ramen in Japan!

Jason Lim Cooks, eats and teaches people how to cook ramen for a living.

Owner of Singapore’s first and only ramen school, The Eureka Cooking Lab.

Why do you love ramen so much?

Sitoh: I think ramen is the comfort food of Japan that allows the chef to showcase his skill and creativity. I think the possibilities are endless for creating different styles of ramen.

Jason: I grew up eating noodles at least one meal a day. Being in the ramen business for the last 11 years, ramen is naturally in my blood and nothing beats a bowl of ramen (hot or chilled)!

What makes a good ramen?

Sitoh: For me, consistency is important.

I don’t like it when the taste varies depending on the skill level of whoever is preparing the broth that day.

Jason: The noodles. A well-balanced bowl of ramen requires the noodle to be paired well with the broth as it has to be able to adsorb the correct amount of broth so every slurp gets you the perfect taste of broth and noodles.

Your favourite ramen stores?

Sitoh: Ikkousha (SG) and in Japan, any store that catches my eye.

Jason: Sanpoutei (SG) and Tsuta Ramen (JP).

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Niseko Ramen Kazahana

Ryukishin

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龍旗信

This restaurant serves a unique lamb tonkotsu shio ramen. They use aromatic homemade noodles and a hearty broth that is stewed from a unique combination of lamb and pork.

A Niseko-exclusive dish, this miso ramen is served topped with a sweet and rich warm potato vichyssoise mousse which makes the ramen look like a snow covered field.

Japan’s original shio-exclusive ramen restaurant, the ramen served here has a thick shio base that is made with mussels from the Ise bay, dried burdock and natural rock salt.

1F, 1-15-9, Kasuga, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo

179-36 Yamada, Kutchan-town, Abutagun, Hokkaido

593-8322 9-15, Tsuyumino-cho, Saikai-ku, Sakai-shi, Osaka Prefecture

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Famous for the milky-white tonkotsu broth, this ramen is also well-known for their extra thin and straight high water content noodles which blend well with the soup base.

This tiny, 9-seater joint serves up golden yellow chicken and seafood shio broth with straight, thin noodles topped with hearty chicken meatballs, thick chashu and fresh leek and bamboo shoots.

A twist on the usual ramen, this wonton mee store’s clear soup is made from meat, dried shrimp, mackerel and kombu seaweed and served with plump wontons and firm noodles.

3-27-29 Kurume-shi South, Fukuoka Prefecture

2-16-11 Sakashita Itabashi, Tokyo

1-7-2 Ohashi Meguro, Tokyo

What are your hopes for Ramen Culture in Singapore?

Sitoh: Personally, I would like to see more Singaporeans coming up with their own local takes on Japanese ramen like Brothers Ramen which has evolved into one that is quite suitable for the local palate. The broth is lighter but still manages to capture the flavor from the ingredients, less oily and less salty and hence might appeal to the more health conscious as well as the older generation of Singaporeans.

Jason: More light broth ramen. There are just too many shops here selling Hakatastyle Tonkotsu ramen. It is actually more difficult to prepare a bowl of light broth ramen because the soup is delicate and selection of noodles and toppings is key so as to not cloud the taste of the light broth.

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f you are tired of regular ramen, then it is time to give Japan’s number one brand of Mazesoba a try.

The thick, springy texture and subtle flavour of the noodles comes from their own original recipe that involves maturing the noodles for a few days before it is served and their umami-rich sauce, which replaces the usual ramen broth, is made with spicy minced pork.

Despite Mazesoba’s original oil base, the sauce does not have a greasy feeling at all, instead coating the noodles in a slick, smooth texture ideal for slurping.

Here’s a tip, if you have left over Mazesoba sauce just mention oimeshi to the staff and they will give you a small portion of rice to mix with it.

Mazesoba For an extra special taste, try the Mazesoba Nagoya-style. It comes with a heaping of spring onion, seaweed, spicy minced pork and a soft boiled egg.

How to enjoy the perfect Mazesoba

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1. Toss the ingredients together for 20 seconds 2. Add vinegar or chili oil to your preferred taste 3. Mix rice with leftover sauce 4. Enjoy a happy tummy

Mazesoba Nagoya Style ................................... $12.80 Mazesoba with soft boiled egg ....................... $12.30 Mazesoba with all toppings ............................. $15.80

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antouka puts a twist on their famous Shio Ramen by adding some seafood essence to their trademark white broth and topping it with a variety of fresh seafood. Rich in oceanic goodness, the mild flavour of the tonkotsu soup base is given a umami-rich boost that is not to be missed. With more then 20 Asia outlets, this is the first to serve this ramen.

They have new side dishes to go with their wide array of sake and are offering small-portion shime (closing meal of the day) ramen from 9pm-11pm daily*, if you are still feeling peckish after your drinks. Currently available at Cuppage Terrace and at The Central starting November.

Seafood Ramen ........................................................... $18.50 Shio Ramen .................................................................. $13.50 Roast Beef SANTOUKA style .............................................$7 KAZAN wing .........................................................................$5

Cuppage Terrace 21 Cuppage Road | 6235-1059 santouka.co.jp/en

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Shin-Sapporo Ramen Discover Singapore’s largest ramen menu Their signature Kuro Tonkotsu Ramen is served with fragrant black garlic oil, yakibuta (grilled pork), leek, bamboo shoots, an assortment of vegetables, their famous flavoured egg, and homemade classic Hakata noodles which are thin, firm and straight. Other options include authentic Hiyashi-chuka soba, Abura soba and other seasonal offerings.

Kuro Tonkotsu Ramen .........................................$14.80 Shin-Sapporo Miso Ramen ......................................$14.80 Wakayama Tonkotsu-Shoyu Ramen ......................$14.80 Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen ..........................................$14.80

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460 Alexandra Road # 02-23 | 6276 -5708 11am - 9pm (L.O. 8 .30 pm) shin-sappororamen.com

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Unlike other ramen which uses chashu, here they top their ramen with shabu shabu-style Kurobuta. The finely sliced pork absorbes the full-flavour of the pork bone soup that is made by pressure cooking the pork knuckle which gives the soup its intense flavour without any oiliness.

Black Pig Koumi Fry Ramen ...................... $17.80 Chicken Ramen “Gold” ............................... $17.30 Liang Court 177 River Valley Road | # 01-23/ 24 | 6338 -3186 Ngee Ann City 391B Orchard Road | #B2-33 | 6235 -2318

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Tonkotsu Ikkyu @ Ramen Champion

One soup in four ways to suit your taste Created by the founder of Ramen Champion, ramen chef Koji Tashiro, this tonkotsu ramen uses thin, chewy noodles served in a hearty and creamy pork broth that is topped with a generous heaping of chashu. It is available in four variations – the original White, spicy Red, spinach Green and black garlic oil Black.

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White Special Tonkatsu Ramen ............................ $13.80 Takana Tonkotsu Ramen ........................................ $15.80

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Savour flavours straight from Hokkaido

Ramen Champion Bugis+ Bugis+ #04-10, 201 Victoria Street 6238-1011 | Daily 11.30 am - 10.30 pm ramenchampion.com.sg

This umami-rich ramen has a flavoursome broth that is simmered for over 10 hours with three kinds of homemade miso – black, red and white – and 10 different spices; thick, springy and curly noodles and is topped with voluminous amounts of vegetables, runny onsen eggs and mouthwatering slices of chashu.

Sapporo Vegetable Miso Ramen ..............................$14.80 Seafood Ramen ...........................................................$14.80

Ramen Champion GWC Great World City #01-22 1 Kim Seng Promenade 6235-1295 | Daily 11.30 am - 10.30 pm ramenchampion.com.sg

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Baikohken Slurp up heartwarming bowls of satisfaction

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nlike most ramen stores, this one is famous for their niboshi (dried sardine) ramen.

The secret to the soup base are the hanakatsuo (bonito) flakes that are specially imported from Japan. It is simmered with pork stock, soy sauce and other ingredients which gives the broth’s rich flavour a lighter aftertaste.

There are three variations of the soup base available at the restaurant – Shio, Shoyu and Miso.

The ramen is served with chashu, Naruto maki, menma (bamboo shoots), yakinori (grilled seaweed) with bonito powder, ajitama (flavoured egg) and mountains of bean sprouts and spring onions.

Miso Butter & Corn Ramen ............$15.50 Shoyu Ramen ....................................$13.80 Niboshi Ramen ......................................$13.20 Tantan men ............................................$16.50

B2 Takashimaya Food Hall #B2- 01- 04 | 6235 -3483 Katong Square # 01-13 | 6344 - 0968 ONE KM # 01- 67/68 | 6702-2694

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Burosu Honten Gyoza & Ramen The ultimate blend of flavours for your taste buds

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ucked away in Emporium Shokuhin, this is the first restaurant in Singapore to serve your piping hot ramen straight from the kitchen to your individual booths via a direct screen.

Leveraging on the Japanese supermarket’s seafood expertise, this ramen joint offers seafood-based broths such as the Burosu Ehime Super Blend Ramen; which is a unique creation of Ehime Sanma, Iwashi, Katsuoboshi, prawns and pork bones simmered for over 12 hours.

Another must-try on their menu are the plump, juicy gyozas that come in a variety of fillings including seafood, pork, chicken and wagyu beef with garlic miso mayonnaise.

Burosu Ehime Super Blend .....$16.80 Special Ultimate Blend .................$18.80 Kani Seafood Ramen .................... $17.80 Pan-fried Seafood Gyozas ............. $7.80 Pan-fried Wagyu Beef Gyozas .......$8.80

Emporium Shokuhin Marina Square New Wing #01-18, 6 Raffles Boulevard 6812-2178 | Daily 11.30am - 10pm emporiumshokuhin.com.sg

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Sanpoutei Savour the original taste from the 60s Serving the same delicious ramen for the past 50 years; the clear, umami-rich soup is made by boiling vegetables, chicken, pork and two kinds of sardines for 7 hours. They only serve springy noodles that are made in-house every day and top it with tender aburi chashu, seaweed and bamboo shoots.

Niigata Shoyu Ramen with flavored soft-boiled egg.........$15 Rich dried sardine Tsukemen ................................................$16 Shaw House #B1- 04 /05 , 350 Orchard Road | 6836 - 4644 Daily, 11.30am - 11pm (L.O. 10.30pm) sanpoutei.sg

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Brothers Ramen

Brothers Ramen $12.90

Ramen with a local twist you will love Run by two Singaporean brothers, this cosy joint offers a creamy yet light broth made with pork, chicken, fish and vegetables that is best enjoyed with their chashu or braised pork. Served with their springy homemade noodles, the ramen is ideal for ladies or those who want to have a light but full meal.

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Ramen Keisuke Lobster King Divine flavour that will make you go oh là là

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arkening back to Keisuke’s French culinary roots, Lobster King’s lobster bisque-inspired broth comes in four variations: Clear, Rich Creamy, Miso and Spicy Miso.

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The secret to the flavourful soup comes from the specially imported French rock lobsters. The different soup bases are made using the entire lobster, including the shell, and brewed with a special blend of herbs, vegetables, a variety of miso and Sichuan Sansho spices that give it a distinct, individual taste.

Lobster Ramen (Rich Soup) with Flavoured egg ........................$16.90 MISO Lobster broth Ramen .............................................................. $14.90 Deep fried Chicken with homemade tartar sauce ......................... $9.80 Fluffy Omelet Rice ..........................................................................$10.80

Each bowl is served with tender pork belly, chicken char siew and black pepper prawn wontons topped with menma (bamboo shoots) which you can customize with extra toppings from their menu.

Clarke Quay The Cannery #01-07, 3C River Valley Road | 6255 2928 Daily, 6pm - 5am (L.O. 4.30am), Closed Chinese New Year Keisuke Tokyo SG

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Men-ichi A menu filled with all natural goodness Here, the collagen-rich tonkotsu broth is served with either an original recipe thin noodle that is incredibly springy or thick curly noodle from Japan. It is topped with tender chashu made from quality pork belly which is oven roasted before it is boiled with their in-house specialty sauce for that distinct flavour.

Tonkotsu Ramen (Original pork bone broth) .................... $13.90 Amaebi Shio Tonkotsu Ramen ........................................... $15.90 (Salt-based sweet prawn & pork bone broth)

麺家三士 Nex #B1-79 | 6634 4638 Jurong Point #B1-53 | 6794 5125 Daily 11am – 10pm

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Menya Sanji Dine on authentic Kagoshima flavour This store has been serving the same ramen since the 1970s. Their soup is made from simmering a mix of Kyushu soy sauce, vegetables and pork for over 10 hours for a mild, slightly sweet yet hearty taste. The noodles, made from glutinous flour, are perfectly firm, bouncy and chewy.

Sanji Ramen ................ $11.50 Tsukemen .................... $12.90

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Hakata Ikkousha Tuck into award-winning Hakata ramen

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n award-winning ramen brand with stores in Australia, China and Singapore, Hakata Ikkousha is a proud representative of the authentic Hakata-style ramen.

From the noodles and broth to the ajitama and chashu, all the ingredients are freshly made every morning in-store. The Tonkotsu ramen is a faithful recreation of the classic regional recipe with its frothy, high collagen, savoury and smooth pork-based broth and thin firm noodles.

Other appetizing offerings include the sesame-based Black Tonkotsu, all-time favourite Shio Tonkotsu and the spicy Singapore-exclusive God Fire. Available in a number of levels with increasing intensity, God Fire is one of the more popular options on the menu.

Complement your meal with a variety of side dishes including crisp, juicy Hakata Gyoza and irresistibly tender Chicken Kaarage.

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ne of Singapore’s favourite western-inspired Japanese joints, Ma Maison entered the ramen foray late last year with a feisty Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen.

It has a creamy, white tonkotsu soup base that is slow cooked for a mild, robust flavour that is fired up with 30 different spices from around the world including Habanero Peppers, Bhut Jolokia and Costa Rica’s “Sudden Death Sauce”.

Available in three levels of spiciness – Mild, slightly spicy and easy to enjoy; Hot, a blazing red soup that will leave your mouth burning from the first sip; and On Fire, an ultra-hot soup that might just bring you to tears.

Spicy Miso Tonkotsu Ramen ...........................$14.80 Aged Pork Loin Cutlet Set Meal (150g) ...............$20.80 Gyoza .........................................................................$5.80

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Tokyo’s best in one convenient location

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f you love being spoilt for choice, this is the place to be with some of Tokyo’s finest tucked away here in Boat Quay.

Be sure to try the Bigiya, a citron-scented shoyu ramen that was recently awarded Tokyo Michelin’s Bib Gourmand award for its whole wheat noodles and hearty fish and chicken-based broth.

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They also have a vegan offering which features a miso-mushroom based broth, noodles with paprika and a heaping of vegetables topped with a foamy, fresh milk and potato mousse.

Two others you should not miss are Honda Shoten’s tonkotsu ramen and Ramen Hajime’s Tori Paiten Ramen.

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from Singapore have quite different meanings to their real definitions. Wasei-eigo (和製英語 , Japanese-made English) , on the other hand, are created words

by Japanese which sounds like English terms.

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Youngsters in Japan love shortened form terms. As is true of this term, the full expression is “Gochisousama desu” in Japanese and the means “thank you for your treat”. Yes, you express this term when you finish your meal but you can also use it to show your appreciation when someone treat you to a meal. You can say either “Gochi desu” or “Gochi ni narimasu” to express your gratitude in light way. You can voice it toward your friends or easy-going boss but it is not appropriate to express at a serious meeting or towards a traditional boss.

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it is used to refer to any nonalcohol drinks, including canned carbonated drinks in Japanese. It supposed to be said that juice contains 100% natural liquid from fruit or vegetables, but this is not known properly.

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Also has a postgraduate certificate in TJFL (teaching Japanese as a foreign language).

Discover new interesting Japanese words and phrases from a Japanese learner’s point of view with the aid of a Japanese teacher. Let’s get started! ☺

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It is actually not gairaigo and it is English term created in Japanese (Wasei eigo).

It means ‘buffet’. The first restaurant to start buffet-style meals in Japan was named ‘Viking’, which led the restaurant’s name replacing the term buffet.

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Cheers to an aromatic applescented, creamy bodied sake delicate balance of flavours and is usually available in very limited quantities.

The only brewery located in snowy Yokoteshi, Akita Prefecture, Azakura Shuzo takes advantage of being in a cool, winter wonderland to brew fragrant, palatepleasing sake.

Lead by brew master Toshi Terui, the sake is brewed from locally grown sakamai (rice grown specifically for sake brewing) known as Akita Sake Komachi rice, although they will occasionally use other high-grade brand rice to bring out the flavour of the sakamai. The brewery also only uses water from nearby wells which is fed by Ōu Mountains (奥羽山脈 Ōusanmyaku). The high-quality water is crisp and clear.

The combination of superior ingredients and Akita-style kanjikomi (a lowtemperature, slow fermentation process) the brewery is able to produce premium sake such as their Azakura Tokubestujunami Hiyaoroshi.

AZAKURA TOKUBETSUJUNMAI HIYAOROSHI 阿櫻 超旨辛口 特別純米 ひやおろし(無濾過原酒)

The sake is a variation of Hiyaoroshi – a type of Namazume Shu (生詰め酒) or sake that only been pasteurised once. It is left to age over the summer and distributed in autumn. It is highly prized for its smooth,

The best of both fresh summer sake and matured autumn sake, this special junmai sake has a fresh, fruity apple-like aroma, despite having matured for more than half a year.

Its flavour is reminiscent of apple pies. Creamy with a heavy umami profile, the rich sweetness of the sake transforms into dry spiciness as it travels across your palate. It can be enjoyed both hot and cold.

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