Last weekend, we were in Nasu, Tochigi Prefecture, for our annual ski trip. On our way back, we visited a small farm...
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Visiting Noda, the City of Soy Sauce
Last Sunday, we visited the Kikkoman Soy Sauce Museum in Noda City, Chiba. Noda's climate and location have made it...
Free Buffet at the Konnyaku Park
Last Sunday, we visited Konnyaku Park in Kanra-Machi, Gunma Prefecture. The park (by Yokoo Daily Foods) has the...
A Fishy Day Out in Tokyo!
I have been living in Japan for nine years now, and I have never set foot in Tsukiji Market in Tokyo. So, my...
Free Yummy Ice Creams!
After spending an amazing day (and night) at Shirakabako (白樺湖) in Nagano Prefecture, we were heading home....
More Than A Cup Of Noodles
Last Saturday, we brought our kids and my bestie from Singapore to the Cupnoodles Museum in Yokohama (Kanagawa...
A box of Tasty Silkworm Chocolates
This box of silkworm-looking chocolates is by far the most interesting omiyage (お土産/ souvenir) I ever...
Authentic Home-cooked Char Siew Rice
Japanese food, especially sushi, has been my number one favorite food. However, after staying in sushi paradise for a...
Osechi Ryori – The Dishes of Wishes
Osechi Ryori (おせち料理) is a collective set of auspicious delicacies with symbolic meanings, beautifully arranged in...
Setsubun – Where have all the soybeans gone…♫
Setsubun (節分 / Seasonal division)–marks the end of winter and is a day before spring. According to the traditional...
Omisoka – New Year’s Eve
The hustle and bustle of Shogatsu (正月 / New Year's Day) started in the last few days of December. Most Japanese people...
Mochitsuki – Pounding Mochi
Yesterday, we had an unplanned but delightful day at a bakery in our neighborhood. My MIL happened to notice their...