{"id":5668,"date":"2021-12-25T08:00:23","date_gmt":"2021-12-25T16:00:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/?p=5668"},"modified":"2026-03-02T04:37:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-02T12:37:13","slug":"celebrate-the-holidays-with-japanese-flavor","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/celebrate-the-holidays-with-japanese-flavor\/","title":{"rendered":"Celebrate the Holidays with Japanese Flavor"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Are you excited for the holidays? In addition to going all out with festive decorations, Japanese people love to celebrate this time of year with popular American foods seasoned with a Japanese twist. For those who want to add a twist to their holiday dinner, we\u2019ll be sharing some of our favorite Japanese and American holiday recipes that are guaranteed to delight and impress \u2013 all of which can be made easily with the help of the new <a href=\"https:\/\/store.zojirushi.com\/collections\/rice-cookers\/products\/nldcc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><strong>Micom Rice Cooker &amp; Warmer NL-DCC10\/18.<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Group.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-5669\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Group-1024x691.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"584\" height=\"394\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Group-1024x691.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Group-300x202.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Group-768x518.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Group-1536x1037.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Group-445x300.jpg 445w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Group.jpg 1630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/a><strong>Introducing The Rice Cooker That Does It All<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The newest addition to our rice cooker lineup is the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.zojirushi.com\/collections\/rice-cookers\/products\/nldcc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Micom Rice Cooker &amp; Warmer NL-DCC10\/18.<\/span><\/a> It comes in 5.5 or 10 cup capacities and in a beautiful Pearl Beige color. What\u2019s unique about this appliance is that it is built with advanced micro computerized Fuzzy Logic technology, meaning that the rice cooker can automatically adjust cooking temperatures and cooking time to cook your rice (or cake!) perfectly every time.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Display-Cropped.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5670 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Display-Cropped-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Display-Cropped-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Display-Cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Display-Cropped-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Display-Cropped.jpg 801w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>It also includes a wide variety of settings which include: White, Long Grain White, Sushi, Congee, Brown, GABA Brown, Jasmine, Steel Cut Oatmeal, Quinoa, Quick White, and Cake.<\/p>\n<p>Choose from convenient features like automatic keep warm, extended keep warm, reheat, and delay timer functions on the rice cooker\u2019s easy-to-read LCD control panel, so you can cook your dishes whenever you please.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Steam-Vent-Cap-Cropped.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5672 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Steam-Vent-Cap-Cropped-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Steam-Vent-Cap-Cropped-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Steam-Vent-Cap-Cropped-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC-Steam-Vent-Cap-Cropped.jpg 612w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>In addition, the appliance comes with an easy-to-clean detachable and washable inner lid, detachable power cord, and extra-large steam vent cap for high-powered cooking. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Washable-Lid.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-5671 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Washable-Lid-300x259.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"259\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Washable-Lid-300x259.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Washable-Lid-1024x885.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Washable-Lid-768x664.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Washable-Lid-347x300.jpg 347w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/NL-DCC10-Washable-Lid.jpg 1041w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><strong>The Menu<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Now that we\u2019re thoroughly acquainted with the <a href=\"https:\/\/store.zojirushi.com\/collections\/rice-cookers\/products\/nldcc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Micom Rice Cooker &amp; Warmer NL-DCC10\/18<\/span><\/a>, let\u2019s get to cooking!<\/p>\n<p><u>First Bite<\/u><\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re hosting a holiday get-together, it\u2019s important to make a great first impression. Not only are these dishes visually attractive, but they\u2019re also easily shareable and super tasty.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/47.1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5674 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/47.1-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/47.1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/47.1-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/47.1-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/47.1-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/47.1-2048x1170.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/47.1-500x286.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/app\/recipe\/baked-mac-and-cheese-style-brown-rice\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Baked Mac and Cheese Style Brown Rice<\/span><\/a><\/span>: A fun twist on mac and cheese, this dish combines brown rice with a medley of cheeses and tomatoes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/44.1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5678 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/44.1-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/44.1-300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/44.1-1024x585.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/44.1-768x439.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/44.1-1536x878.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/44.1-2048x1170.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/44.1-500x286.jpg 500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/app\/recipe\/-i-gomoku-sushi-i-\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Gomoku Sushi<\/span><\/a>: This is a beautifully garnished rice bowl that features seasonal vegetables and seafood on top of sushi rice. Because it can be prepared in advance, it\u2019s the perfect appetizer for events or large gatherings.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Prosciutto-Rice-Balls_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5679 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Prosciutto-Rice-Balls_1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Prosciutto-Rice-Balls_1-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Prosciutto-Rice-Balls_1-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Prosciutto-Rice-Balls_1-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Prosciutto-Rice-Balls_1-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Prosciutto-Rice-Balls_1-2048x1356.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Prosciutto-Rice-Balls_1-453x300.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/app\/recipe\/prosciutto-rice-balls\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Prosciutto Rice Balls<\/span><\/a>: These bite-size rice balls combine Japanese culinary techniques with Italian style. The prosciutto pairs perfectly with the rice, and the basil adds a fresh zing. <strong>Pro rice tip<\/strong>: Always rinse the rice before cooking, even brown rice. Milling leaves a lot of starch on the surface of the rice, and if not removed the rice becomes gummy. We recommend to rinse it 3 to 4 times to remove the excess starch. Remember to work quickly to prevent the rice from absorbing starchy water as much as possible. Watch <span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/3k9ItS0QVTc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">this video<\/a><\/span> to learn more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>Main Course: <\/u><\/p>\n<p>Did you know that Christmas Eve and Christmas are widely celebrated with a bucket of KFC fried chicken in Japan? Because turkey is not readily available in the country, this craze has endured throughout the holidays for decades. Here are two dishes that you can make to celebrate just like the Japanese, with chicken as a star ingredient.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chicken-Karaage_3-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5683 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chicken-Karaage_3-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chicken-Karaage_3-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chicken-Karaage_3-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chicken-Karaage_3-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chicken-Karaage_3-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chicken-Karaage_3-2048x1356.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/12\/Chicken-Karaage_3-453x300.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/app\/recipe\/chicken-karaage\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Karaage<\/span><\/a> is Japanese-style fried chicken that is fried to crispy deliciousness in small, bite-sized pieces served with rice. It is sure to be a favorite during the holidays.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1C_Japanese-Style-Curry-Doria-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-5677 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1C_Japanese-Style-Curry-Doria-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1C_Japanese-Style-Curry-Doria-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1C_Japanese-Style-Curry-Doria-1024x678.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1C_Japanese-Style-Curry-Doria-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1C_Japanese-Style-Curry-Doria-1536x1017.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1C_Japanese-Style-Curry-Doria-2048x1356.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/1C_Japanese-Style-Curry-Doria-453x300.jpg 453w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/app\/recipe\/japanese-style-curry-doria\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\">Curry Doria<\/span><\/a> is a mix between a casserole and Japanese curry. Add generous amounts of mozzarella, and add your protein of choice to your liking (in this case, chicken!). <strong>Pro rice tip<\/strong>: Remember to use your measuring cup to measure out your rice and use the water measuring lines on the pan to measure the water. We cook and test tons and tons of rice every year, so our rice cookers can cook the best-tasting rice for you consistently. It\u2019s scientific. It\u2019s precise. Trust us, and use the rice measuring cup in conjunction with the water measure lines. It will yield a perfect result. Every. Single. Time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><u>A Sweet Ending<\/u><\/p>\n<p>One of the biggest highlights of a Japanese Christmas is the decorative cakes that look like works of art &#8212; they are almost too pretty to eat! In Japan, people especially love enjoying strawberry shortcake on this holiday. Below are fruit-forward cake options that you can make straight out of your rice cooker.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Layered-Trifle-Tower_1-scaled.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-5676 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/Layered-Trifle-Tower_1-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"290\" height=\"196\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/app\/recipe\/layered-trifle-tower\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Layered Trifle Tower<\/a><\/span>: This fluffy sponge cake is layered beautifully with marsala sherry, raspberry jam, custard, and fruit. Serve in a clear vessel to show off the beautiful interior.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/52.1.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-5675\" src=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/52.1-300x171.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"296\" height=\"174\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/app\/recipe\/whole-wheat-sponge-cake\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Whole Wheat Sponge Cake<\/a><\/span>: This whole wheat cake only requires seven ingredients (plus the fruit) and is easily baked at the touch of a button. Top with whipped cream, enjoy, repeat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>How are you going to spend the holidays this year? Are you planning on trying any of these recipes or tips we shared today? Be sure to share your experience with us on social by tagging your photos on\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ZojirushiUSA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Twitter<\/a><\/span>,\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/zojirushiusa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a><\/span>, or\u00a0<span style=\"color: #0000ff;\"><a style=\"color: #0000ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/zojirushiamerica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/span>! #Zojirushi #ZoFan<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you excited for the holidays? In addition to going all out with festive decorations, Japanese people love to celebrate this time of year with popular American foods seasoned with a Japanese twist. For those who want to add a twist to their holiday dinner, we\u2019ll be sharing some of our favorite Japanese and American [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":5675,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[665],"tags":[734,786,787,174,730,788,242,715,714,415,93,10],"class_list":["post-5668","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-product-of-the-month","tag-appetizers","tag-christmas","tag-christmaseve","tag-desserts","tag-holidayseason","tag-japanesechristmas","tag-micom","tag-potm","tag-productofthemonth","tag-recipes","tag-ricecooker","tag-zojirushi"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Celebrate the Holidays with Japanese Flavor - Zojirushi Food &amp; Culture Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"robots\" content=\"index, follow, max-snippet:-1, max-image-preview:large, max-video-preview:-1\" \/>\n<link rel=\"canonical\" href=\"https:\/\/www.zojirushi.com\/blog\/celebrate-the-holidays-with-japanese-flavor\/\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:locale\" content=\"en_US\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:type\" content=\"article\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:title\" content=\"Celebrate the Holidays with Japanese Flavor\" \/>\n<meta property=\"og:description\" content=\"Are you excited for the holidays? 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