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Conversation: Foreign residents in western Japan savor local New Year's dish NHK

A: Hey! Did you hear about that New Year's event in Kagawa?
B: No! What was it about?
A: Apparently, they had a cooking event! Locals and foreigners were making *anmochi* soup together.
B: Seriously? That’s cool! Who participated?
A: People from the US and Indonesia too! They were in Sakaide City.
B: *Anmochi* soup? What's that?
A: It's rice cakes with bean jam in a soup. They made a broth first, then added veggies.
B: Sounds interesting! Did they like it?
A: Yeah! Everyone said it was delicious – sweet and salty!
B: That’s awesome! So, the Indonesian guy tried it with his family?
A: Yep! He said he learned about Japanese culture and is going to try making it at home!
B: Wow, that’s a great way to experience the culture, huh?
Summary
Kagawa hosted a New Year's cooking event in Sakaide City! Locals & foreigners (US, Indonesia) made *anmochi* soup (rice cakes & bean jam). Participants enjoyed the sweet & salty dish & experienced Japanese culture. One Indonesian participant plans to recreate it at home! #Kagawa #Japan #Cooking
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ID: 3d1ed47b-40b7-416a-9027-291597c056d2

Category ID: conversation_summary

URL: https://www3.nhk.or.jp/nhkworld/en/news/20251215_09/#conversation

Date: Dec. 15, 2025

Notes: 2025-12-15

Created: 2025/12/16 04:40

Updated: 2025/12/16 07:51

Last Read: 2025/12/16 07:51