Reddit mentions of Kikkoman Japan Made Soy Sauce, 33.8 Ounce

• A sharp knife.
  
  

• A rice cooker (depending on the size of your household).
  
  

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  • Makisu.
    
    
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• A good strainer for washing the rice (NO SOAP!).
  
  

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  • Geta (name taken from traditional Japanese sandal).
    
    
    
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  • [Short grain white rice.]
    (http://www.amazon.com/Shirakiku-Sushi-Rice-Japanese-style/dp/B000FJLXHU/)
    
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• Rice wine vinegar.
  
  
  

• Brown rice syrup.
  
  

• Nori.
  
  

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• Soy sauce, pickled ginger, and wasabi.
  
  

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• Cucumber, Daikon, or Potatoes to practice this with you sharp knife: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eC7EUa-S_qs
  
  

>I usually have a large bottle / jug of Kikkoman for most uses and a bottle of dark soy sauce specifically for cooking.
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>If you can find the Kikkomanimported from Japan, I feel that is a little better than the US stuff.