Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Kenji Eats Japan is a summer-long series inspired by my travels through Japan. Free Frienjis on my Patreon can enjoy accompanying articles and watch the videos ad-free. Enjoy the recipe here: frienji.kenjilopezalt.com/posts/secret-for-kenji-165779307

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