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Day: Apr 23, 2023

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Okaka (おかか – Dried Bonito Flakes)

Apr 23, 2023May 08, 2023 Toru 0 Comments 2009, court lady, dried bonito, dried bonito flakes, imperial court, Muromachi period, rice ball

Okaka おかか A few days ago, I ate a rice ball containing okaka (おかか). 先日「おかか」のおにぎりを食べました。 Okaka means “dried bonito flakes”

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