Omiyage is a souvenir to bring back from a trip for family and friends. Simply put, it's a souvenir but intrinsic to Japanese culture…
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I started and finished Sunday with Sumiko this week ━ during the trip to Kerala India to visit the in-laws.…
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Ekiben will always have a special place in my heart for many reasons. From the school lunch box (my mom prepared with lots of love) to eating quietly while contemplating about life or sharing train rides memories in Japan while enjoying the ever-changing beautiful scenery.…
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It's easy to spot what's so great about the Kuromon Ichiba market: its food culture, especially the extensive freshly cooked seafood.…
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I wondered how someone Japanese would perceive the Torii Gate tattoo. I will explain that it's my appreciation of Japanese culture.…
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"At least it’s not a butterfly!" I said, even though she just insulted the tattoo I flew thousands of miles and spent thousands of Yen for.…
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I guess this would be when I let you in on a little secret; for someone who claims to be an adventurous foodie, I never had Ramen before.…
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I turned to Fafa and whispered: "Toto, I feel we are not in Japan anymore". Thus, we begin our day of Chinese culture in Yokohama Chinatown.…
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Ever since we stumbled into the holy grail of Tebasaki chicken wings in Nagoya, I couldn't stop raving about it whenever I talk about Japan.…
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The delicacy of Nagoya, Ogura Toast is thick slabs of toasted bread with buttery red bean spread, served as a breakfast in Japanese cafes.…
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