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Makiko Itoh

Joined Atlas Obscura in 2019

Writer specializing in Japanese food and culture. Born in Shinjuku, Tokyo, a place where real people aren't born. Lifelong nomad and inside-outsider. Author of: The Just Bento Cookbook, The Just Bento Cookbook 2.
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Elegant so was probably not eaten with crackers in ancient Japan.

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The Coronavirus Is Bringing Back a 1,000-Year-Old 'Cheese' in Japan

Once, it was considered fit for the emperor.

By Makiko Itoh
This contemporary yet classic strawberry shortcake from convenience store chain Lawson costs 2,980 to 4,600 yen (US$27-$46), depending on the size.

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Every December, Japan Is Awash in Elegant Christmas Cakes

Romance, magazines, and technology made delicate confections a must-have.

By Makiko Itoh

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