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Music Fest For The Summer 20 Aug 2013 | 10:50 pm

 The music fest in Japan just ended not too long ago and for those who’ve been for the music fest either in Osaka or Tokyo every year, you will know that they have some of the best musicians and shows...

Hiyayakko Tofu 6 Aug 2013 | 10:44 pm

I’ve had many Hiyayakko tofu before but the first time having tofu served this way was really extraordinary and plain looking but don’t be deceived by its look because the tofu was light, soft and sup...

Sushi In Supermarket 4 Aug 2013 | 08:04 pm

Even the sushi in the supermarket of Japan looks so much better than the ones here in the West and they are only like $12 in Japan and I’ll eat this anytime as compared to the ones here.  Once upon a ...

Sweet Corn Tempura In Japan 2 Aug 2013 | 07:52 pm

When we were in Osaka many years ago, my Japanese friend told me that I had to try these sweet corn tempura because they are out of this world.  Apparently, not every Japanese restaurant but yes, we l...

Street Musicians 30 Jul 2013 | 11:17 pm

Street musicians or performers are not uncommon in Japan in fact, you would be surprised that there are so many of them in Shinjuku especially given that the Japanese culture is known for being conser...

Spam In Japan 28 Jul 2013 | 08:10 pm

Hehe!  spam anyone in Japan?  if you are missing food from the West while you are in Japan, no worries in Japan, we have Spam too!  and you can have them sushi style – hahaha!  Now tell me how can you...

Snack Time In Japan 25 Jul 2013 | 07:35 pm

With a sprinkle of salt and a piece of paper, this snack is a must for me when I was in Japan.  Fried of course and covered with dough and filled with beans inside and very cheap as well – this is sna...

Rice Puff Snacks 21 Jul 2013 | 07:44 pm

Usually bought as a gift for friends back home when one is visiting Japan, this rice puff snack is filled with peanut butter and other ingredients.  Choose from matcha, nori or even almond, texture is...

Craftsman At Work 18 Jul 2013 | 09:25 pm

Japan has many craftsman at work at the National Museum of Nature and Science when we were there last year restoring some of the many artwork and building.  This huge blue whale requires some work as ...

Japanese Playing Dress Up 15 Jul 2013 | 08:14 pm

Japanese loved playing dress up and not only the young ones – the older ones are just as outrageous sometimes but I’ll have to say they do have quite the fashion sense – don’t you think? Ordinarily, ...

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