Staying at a traditional Japanese ryokan is a unique experience, and breakfast is an important part of it. A typical breakfast consists of several small dishes, steamed rice, miso soup, grilled fish, and seasonal vegetables, all beautifully presented. Even though my children really enjoy Japanese food, they…
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A Traditional Breakfast at a Japanese Ryokan
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Literature
Collaborative manga, translated works, classics, or crime fiction—Japanese literature has something for everyone. Choose the side of it that speaks to you most!
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Monozukuri et Tenugui
This summer at the Tokyo International Forum, visitors could discover a wide range of traditional craft techniques, including how tenugui are dyed.
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Trains and stations
It is no wonder there are train otaku—people who are absolutely passionate about trains. There are so many different companies, models, and styles. Here is my summer collection 🙂
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Hard to Believe, but True
On the menu: records and unexpected truths.
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A Wide Variety of Choices
You can find everything at La Samaritaine, but Japanese department stores offer even more—and above all, an incredible amount of choice.
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Some Recently Added Tenugui
Freshly arrived, they feature floral patterns—but there are rice balls too 🙂
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Striking visuals
Kanji, kana, and Latin letters blend freely in the colourful signs that fill the streets.
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Home, sweet home
The finest pastries and confectionery can be found tucked away in small side streets or displayed among the shops in the basement food halls of department stores…
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