The Three Best Cafes in Osaka
In fact, I could not drink coffee without sugar and bitter tea until lately, but why do I love cafes now? Because I discovered these great cafes. At this time, …
Food
Japanese Foods
The Reason Why Japanese “Dashimaki-Tamago”Omelets Are Delicious!
“Did you order [dashimaki-tamago] & [karaage] & [ramen]? Whenever I went to the Japanese restaurant with a few British friends, they always asked this. These 3 dishes use some special …
Must Go Places in Kawagoe!
1. What’s Koedo(小江戸）? It means “small Edo（江戸).” In the Edo period (1603-1867), Kawagoe was called Koedo because it flourished as a castle town of Kawagoe Domain. At the time, General …
How to enjoy Japanese Sake in Japan! Vol.1
Which kind of Japanese sake do you usually have in your country? Do you know about some special sake which is very hard to get outside of Japan? When you …
Soul Food for the People of Ise
Have you ever been to Ise, or have you ever heard of it? Ise is a coastal city in the middle of Mie Prefecture. I’ve never lived there, but I’ve …
Various Colors of Soba Noodles
Soba, buckwheat noodles, is one of the essential Japanese dishes like sushi, tempura, or udon. And there are so many ways of eating this dish cold or hot with various …
Dried Vegetables
Vegetables have their seasons. It’s a happy thing eating in-season vegetables which are nutritious and rich, isn’t it? I was born and raised in a farmer’s house. I could eat …
The 3 Best Foods in Kobe
There are many famous sweets and bread shops in Kobe. Let’s introduce my recommended top three foods in Kobe. Let’s get started! First is the “pork bun.” There is a …
Age-old but still popular snacks ~It’s Dagashi~
I wonder what little things kids want to buy with 100 yen. Kids must be super excited and jump into “Dagashi ya” with a small coin in their hands. “Dagashi-ya” …
Coffee ― Loved by Many Japanese
Coffee, in my opinion, is an indispensable beverage for most Japanese people. In fact, I myself am a big coffee lover, probably drinking seven or eight cups a day. So, …