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Koinobori

Koinobori (こいのぼり)

Koinobori is a traditional Japanese custom that began in the Edo period (1603-1868). It is a streamer in the shape of a carp (“Koi” in Japanese), which is displayed in the yard to wish for the healthy growth of boys.

Kushikatsu

Kushikatsu (串カツ)

Kushikatsu are deep-fried skewers said to have originated in Kansai (Osaka), Japan. There are a wide variety of choices of ingredients for kushikatsu, including beef, pork, chicken, shrimp, scallops, quail eggs, eringi mushrooms, onions, asparagus, eggplant, cherry tomatoes, and cheese.

chears

Kanpai (乾杯)

Kanpai(乾杯) means chears. In Japan, the first drink is often Beer. Some people chug your glass after Kanpai, but only a small percentage.