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Mayonnaise in Japanese Cuisine: Why Mayonēzu (マヨネーズ) is Japan’s Favorite Condiment

If you’ve ever wandered through a Japanese convenience store or dined at a local izakaya, you might have noticed something intriguing: mayonnaise isn’t just a sandwich spread—it’s a star ingredient. For those curious about how to say “mayonnaise” in Japanese, it’s straightforward: マヨネーズ, pronounced as “mayonēzu.” This loanword from English …

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Shibuya 2026: Tokyo’s Vibrant Heartbeat Gets a Sustainable Glow-Up

Picture this: You’re standing at the edge of the world’s most famous pedestrian scramble, the air buzzing with the chatter of salarymen, giggling schoolgirls, and wide-eyed tourists from every corner of the globe. Giant screens tower overhead, casting a kaleidoscope of ads that pulse like the city’s own heartbeat. That’s …

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