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Koliva
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Koliva

Drooling over this nutty spiced dessert is a heretical move.
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Santorini Tomatoes
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Santorini Tomatoes

The Greek island's volcanic soil produces an intensely fragrant, sweet crop.
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Basashi
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Basashi

The Japanese city of Kumamoto specializes in “cherry blossom meat.”
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Taro Stems
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Taro Stems

These absorbent stalks make perfect flavor sponges in Vietnamese cuisine.
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Taco Rice
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Taco Rice

This Okinawan specialty resembles a Japanese take on Taco Bell.
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Mojie Apples
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Mojie Apples

Orchardists use sticky stencils and the power of the sun to turn apples into art.
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Skal
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Skal

Meet Japan's first milk soda.
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Zunda
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Zunda

Flavoring everything from dumplings to mochi, this sweet and salty paste shows another side to edamame.
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Square Watermelons
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Square Watermelons

They grow in boxes and can cost more than $100.
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Tebasaki Gyoza
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Tebasaki Gyoza

Proof that dumplings and chicken wings are not mutually exclusive categories.
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Hiyoko
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Hiyoko

These bird-shaped cakes once fueled miners in Japan's Fukuoka region.
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Hoshigaki
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Hoshigaki

These exquisite dried persimmons are massaged for weeks.
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Fruit Sando
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Fruit Sando

Fresh fruit is the main feature of this sweet sandwich.
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Japanese Navy Curry
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Japanese Navy Curry

This curry celebrates Japan's maritime history.
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Nagashi Somen
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Nagashi Somen

Catch these floating noodles before they flow by.
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Fujisan Bread
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Fujisan Bread

Worlds collide in this braided bread that tastes like brioche and is meant to look like Mount Fuji.
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Buddha's Hand
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Buddha's Hand

Smells like lavender, tastes like lemon rind, looks like a gnarled claw fresh from your nightmares. 
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Amezaiku
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Amezaiku

This gorgeous sugar art is making a comeback.
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Coffee Jelly
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Coffee Jelly

Leftover coffee plus gelatin equals this vintage dessert.
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Okinawa Black Sugar
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Okinawa Black Sugar

It's darker, saltier, and healthier than white sugar.
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Japanese Tea Ceremony
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Japanese Tea Ceremony

A ritual that showcases the beauty of the present moment.
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Sea Grapes
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Sea Grapes

This "green caviar" is vegetarian friendly.
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Honey Toast Box
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Honey Toast Box

Many spoons are needed to demolish one of these ice cream-stuffed bread loaves.
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Maple Leaf Tempura
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Maple Leaf Tempura

Why not fry a year-old leaf?
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