Takoyaki is my most recent adventure. Even though I lived in Osaka for six months (the birthplace of takoyaki and […]
Why do Japanese people wear masks?
Here, ‘masks’ refers to the cotton things you see Japanese people wearing over their noses and mouths in pretty much […]
御朱印第7番ー光泉寺
Goshuin number 7 is from the 光泉寺 (Kosenji), a small temple on a hill overlooking the giant hot spring Yubatake […]
カツ丼ーKatsudon
Ever find yourself at a Japanese restaurant not knowing what to order? Never fear, katsudon is here!!! This wonderful food […]
Janken — The Answer to All Problems
Kids use it every day. They use it to make decisions. They use it to solve disputes. They use it […]
御朱印第6番ー宇賀神社
Goshuin number 6 is from 宇賀神社 (Uga Shrine), which is located in the middle of Lake Nojiri! Previously, […]
Roads are NOT Labeled
Yes, you read that right. Other than major roads (which usually have numbers) and interstates (which get names), the vast […]
御朱印第４番ー世尊院
Goshuin number 4 is from the Seson-in, a temple in Nagano City that is dedicated to Bishamonten!
御朱印第3番ー大勧進
Goshuin number 3 is from the 大勧進 (Daikanjin), another temple in the Zenkōji complex. Not much to say about this […]
天ざるそば — Tenzaru Soba
Since coming to Japan, I have fallen in love with tenzaru soba. I first had zaru soba on a hot […]
