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A taste for sushi made in Myanmar
Asahi Shimbun,  31 August , Takeshi Fujitani
Yangon--Compared to the other sushi booms around the globe, the one that's budding in Myanmar (Burma) promises to be different.
Garden dualities
Japan Times,  29 August , Stephen Mansfield
Traditionally, gardens patronage in Japan came from two sources: the nobility and the coffers of well-endowed temples.
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Hakodate: Northern gateway to Japan retains 19th-century charm
Asahi Shimbun,  21 August
Along with Shimoda in Shizuoka Prefecture, Hakodate, a fishing port in southwestern Hokkaido, was opened to foreign trade in 1854 following the conclusion of a treaty with the United States.
Ramadan: A food festival
Jakarta Post,  20 August , Ahmad Junaidi
Muslims should stay away from food and drinks during Ramadan – well, at least from dawn until dusk. As soon as the sun sets, they can indulge in succulent dishes especially prepared for the holy month.
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