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Tokyo Sushi

August 16th, 2012By Vivian MorelliCategory: Food & Dining, Travel

Sushi is by far my favourite Japanese fare, and I think I may have found a little bit of heaven, tucked in the streets of Umegaoka: Sushi no Midori Sohonten, introduced by my foodie friend Sophia. We lined up at the restaurant for an early lunch, amongst other sus ... » Continue Reading
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Shin-Okubo: Tokyo’s Korea Town

August 14th, 2012By Vivian MorelliCategory: Food & Dining, Travel

My friend Valerie and I hit the Shinjuku adjacent area of Shin-Okubo for some much-craved Korean fare. Even though I used to complain about Korean food being too spicy for my taste while living in Korea, I miss it a lot and need my regular dose, as it became part of m ... » Continue Reading
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Healthy Peach, Tomato & Basil Summer Pasta Salad 桃トマトとバジルのパスタサラダ

August 14th, 2012By kumigarCategory: Food & Dining

It's been a really hot summer, but are you guys all eating healthy and nutritious food ok? Here is a very quick and easy recipe for your hot summer days... In this recipe, we are using fresh peach, tomatoes and basils and the health properties of these are as ... » Continue Reading
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Sugared Jellies

August 13th, 2012By Gabrielle EwartCategory: Food & Dining

Time of the month is a great opportunity to indulge. Scoff, scoff, scoff. Floating in sugar heaven. The other day I went into the convenience store and bought $10 worth of snacks. The guy looked at me as if to say ‘typical Westerner’ – I think he was shocked. Then ... » Continue Reading
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Finding Imported Food in Japan: The Nightmare is Over

August 1st, 2012By Being A BroadCategory: Food & Dining

Several nights a week I enjoy a hot bowl of miso soup along with a wide variety of Japanese food. And while I love my Japanese food as much as the next gaikokujin I inevitably end up craving, no, desperately craving, food and other products from home. Years ago my Su ... » Continue Reading
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Matcha Green Tea

August 1st, 2012By John AsanoCategory: Food & Dining

Matcha is a type of Japanese green tea, which is produced by steaming young green tea leaves, which are then ground into a fine powder. Matcha is very healthy because the whole leaf is consumed. This method delivers a huge dose of polyphenol catechin compounds ... » Continue Reading
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London Olympics 2012!! What kind of In-Flight Meal Do you want to Eat to London?

July 27th, 2012By kumigarCategory: Arts & Entertainment, Food & Dining

OMG! the London Olympic games are starting TODAY! Don't you all agree how all of Japan goes crazy whenever we have big athletic games? Olympics, World Cup Tournaments, Figure skating to name a few. For example, let's say I go to a fitness gym to get my exercise ... » Continue Reading
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Popular Japanese Treat, Kakigori

July 27th, 2012By Muza-chanCategory: Food & Dining

Kakigori Green Tea flavor For me, the best way to cool off during a hot summer day in Japan is kakigōri 「かき氷」, a Japanese dessert made of shaved ice flavored with various syrups. If the ice cream does cool you off for a few minutes, a serving of kakigōri will hel ... » Continue Reading
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The Japanese Breakfast vs. The American Breakfast

July 19th, 2012By Donald AshCategory: Food & Dining

Please close your eyes for a second and think about your idea of the perfect, most delectable breakfast you could have. Think about every nuance. Are you eating it at a restaurant that really makes your tummy smile every time you go? Perhaps it’s at your Mom’s house o ... » Continue Reading
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How to make Bacon & Cheese Potato Buns (なんちゃってベークドポテトパン)

July 13th, 2012By kumigarCategory: Arts & Entertainment, Food & Dining

How many of you are excited about the London Olympics coming up? I am! I love watching the Olympics games, because watching the athletes perform always really do inspire me! Every summer for the past few years, I have spent my summer in Europe/UK, but this year, ... » Continue Reading