
Japan is located in the eastern part of the Asian continent, in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. It consists of four major islands—Honshu, Hokkaido, Kyushu, and Shikoku—and many smaller islands. Its neighboring countries are separated by seas: it is close to China, Korea, and Russia. Japan, whose capital is Tokyo, is well known for both its natural beauty and its technology.Language and FlagThe official language of Japan is Japanese. The Japanese writing system is composed of different character
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Umami is a taste that makes our mouths feel “delicious”! It is the fifth basic taste, discovered after sweet, salty, sour, and bitter. In Japanese, it means “delicious taste”.How Was It Discovered?In 1908, Japanese scientist Kikunae Ikeda investigated why a certain soup tasted so delicious. He found a special compound in this seaweed-based soup: glutamate! This compound was responsible for the umami taste.Where Is It Found?Umami occurs naturally in certain foods:Tomatoes 🍅Cheese 🧀Mushrooms 🍄M
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The meals we eat every day, the milk we drink, the fruits we snack on… All of these are called “food”.Food is essential for our bodies to grow, stay energetic, and remain healthy. Just as a car needs gasoline to run, we need food to live.Everything we eat from breakfast to dinner provides different benefits to our bodies. Therefore, food does more than just fill our stomachs—it keeps us strong and active!(Generated by artificial intelligence)What Are Foods For?Thanks to food, we grow, learn, run
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