After visiting the Dobuita street we walked to the seaside. The water was clear and sarushima could be seen in the horizon ?? (?:monkey, ?:island)â� ...
???????The Anjo City Tanabata Festival took place from August 4-6 in Anjo, Aichi Prefecture. Joel Hadley Jr was in attendance for what was the 6 ...
Hi Bumblebeemum, I read your blog and it was very helpful for us to plan our itinerary. We (4 adults) are going to Hokkaido in May for 10 days self dr ...
???Keage is a station on the Tozai Line of the Kyoto subway one stop east of Higashiyama Station and one stop west of Misasagi Station.Keage Station i ...
The Shinkansen network of high-speed bullet trains in Japan has a great safety record, thanks in large part to Doctor Yellow, the Shinkansen test trai ...
?????In the Land of the Robot, Androids Are on the March ...
Here are 12 summer BBQ & potluck recipes that your guests will love! From Teriyaki Burger, Chicken Spring Rolls to Fruit Parfait, we’ve got you ...
The full scale replica of Gundam is quite a sight and one that can only be seen in person until the end of this month in Tokyo’s modern Odaiba ...
????Ankake is a type of thick, sticky Chinese sauce used in noodle dishes that has been adapted to produce Ankake spaghetti, a signature dish of the N ...
Beef and Green Pepper Stir Fry (Chinjao Rosu) is a one-pan stir-fry full of flavor that comes together in less than 30 minutes! READ: Beef and Green ...
 Oreja al hornoPara 4 personasIngredientes:- 2 orejas de cerdo limpias- 2 cebollas grandes- 5 clavos de especia- 3 dientes de ajo- sal-aceite de ol ...
????Kurotani is well-known for its wagami (\'rice\' paper) production. Appreciation for this lifetime-absorbing craft has led to the paper art of Kur ...
These miso butter mushrooms in foil packets are so easy to make with a medley of Japanese mushrooms. They are creamy, savory, and rich in flavor. Ser ...
In my previous post (part 1) I discussed the history of sexual harassment law in Japan, and the struggles women continue to face today. But in truth ...
?????Shinzo Abe of Japan Calls Early Election, as a Rival Party FormsNew York TimesFalling jet wing panel damages car in Japan BBCJapan successfully u ...
It was only day 4 in Japan. And already, I was craving for pasta! At noon, we were in an area someplace near Shibuya when an unusual rocket-shaped gla ...
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Champon, sara udon, castella, and toruko rice are some of the iconic food to try when visiting the historic port city of Nagasaki. READ: Must Try Nag ...
Introducing December 2022 JOC Cooking Challenge! READ: JOC Cooking Challenge December 2022 ...
?Tsuyu (??) and uki (??) in Japanese both mean the rainy season. Literally, the kanji for tsuyu means "plum rain" and uki is translated into "rainy p ...
Japanese: Tougan to Gyuniku no nimono. Tougan (winter melon) gets soft when you boil it, and it’s good either hot or cold. Winter melon has ...
Last months I’ve been in search of tranquility. It was not easy, since the more I searched for it the farther away it seemed to be. Strangely, ...
This small memoir, that ends on a tone of disillusion, is one of the best accounts of a Westerner coming to terms with Zen and meditation. The Empty M ...
?Hourensou? is the Japanese word for spinach. This is a quick, healthy side dish or appetizer. The dashi gives it a unique Japanese flavor. Enjoy! ...
