Japanese Seasonal Favourites: Food in Summer

Eel in Japan is said to help you survive the summer heat and is eaten on a particular day right before the summer starts.
In the old days, people used to think that eel helps to cure the dullness in the summer.

In fact, eel contains vitamin A complex and B complex which are said to be good for maintaining good health and wellbeing. 
Great for preventing the summer heat affecting your appetite.

Crab is another food that is said to be nice to eat during the summer.

Different crabs have its own seasons, however, the reason why crab is eaten in the summer is because of the Chinese style food therapy, it is said that crab has a property that cools down your body, hence, helps you to keep cool in the summer.

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Looking for a place to go this summer?
Head down south to Okinawa for a summer vacation near the beaches.

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