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Are fortune cookies Japanese?

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Are fortune cookies Japanese?

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Much confusion and mystery engulfs the fortune cookie, also commonly referred to as the Chinese fortune cookie. Americans are often surprised to learn that the birthplace of this crispy treat is not in China, but most likely, Japan.Suggesting Japanese OriginAccording to a New York Times article, a researcher spent six years–mostly at Japan’s National Diet Library–finding the origin of the fortune cookie. Through historical images and research at local bakeries, she concluded that the cookies existed in Japan long before they appeared in other countries.Potential HistoryWhile the fortune cookie’s true origin is relatively unknown, ModelMinority.com suggests that Japan’s Makoto Hagiwara introduced the cookies at a 1915 exhibition. The website also says California potentially birthed the product, but regardless of the origin, the state inevitably popularized it.American PopularityThe New York Times reports when when soldiers returned to America after World War II and ate at Chinese rest

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