1F365 (fish cake with swirl design)

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a topping for ramen noodles

"like a log of fish that you slice thinly... not as chewy as Kamaboko... more fishy flavor"

the spiral represents a whirlpool, and gives its nickname to a manga hero, and also the '@' sign

1F364 (fried shrimp)

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coated with flour, beaten egg and breadcrumbs, and deep-fried

1F363 (sushi)

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19thC Japanese fast food

cold rice, originally fermented, with fish and vegetables

1F362 (oden)

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hot winter dish
eggs, tofu, fishcakes, radish, yam
sometimes on a skewer

skewers are rarely depicted?

1F361 (dango)

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sweet flavored rice dumplings

1F360 (roasted sweet potato)

yaki-imo

popular autumn snack

1F35B (curry and rice)

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eaten 78 times/year in Japan, on average