Who thinks spring is THE best season all around year? If you think so, YOU are my favorite person already. Spring is the season that nature awakens from the brutal winter, the whole city gets […]
Author: Kotono Shimabukuro (Writer)
An Interesting Okinawan Culture:Picnic at a Family Tomb
We all have different cultures in different places, and each is unique. Especially Japan is although a small country, countless cultures have been being passed on within the each roots. Okinawa is no exception. In […]
MOFU Japanese Bakery in J-Town
J – town - Japanese theme shopping mall opened in 1998 and has been serving variety of Japanese products such as Japanese style pastries, fresh fish/ meat, Japanese magazines, cosmetics etc, to people in the […]
Who Wants to Try Sweet and Savoy Inari Sushi from Sushimi Toronto?
Who like sushi? I wish everyone would answer “Yes, me!” But the reality is, sushi is not everyone’s favorite. Some people don’t like it because sushi contains raw fish most of the time. My husband, […]
Sake – Steamed Leek Recipe
Have you had any Sake steamed dishes? Clams are most commonly used with this technic – just like White wine steamed clams in the West, but steaming in sake goes well with fish, mushrooms, vegetables, […]
A Café You Can Have Japanese Dorayaki and Quality Coffee | Ninetails Coffee Bar
Are you craving for a coffee even though you already had a couple of those today? I can relate. A few sips of the aromatic magic drink is so rewarding in a busy day. Tim […]
A Japanese girl gets thrilled with Japanese Cosmetics and Everyday Items at Reiwatakiya 東京生活館
North American products are great. I’m satisfied with what I can buy here, no complaints. But do I miss products from back home? Hell yeah!! Especially snacks, and cosmetics. Snacks are for my taste buds. […]
Japanese Style Jucy Pork Cutlet|Mr. Tonkatsu
Have you tried Japanese Tonkatsu before? Tonkatsu is a Japanese dish that consists of a deep-fried pork cutlet served with some shredded raw cabbage and sweet source. It’s one of the most popular fried dishes […]
What is ‘Ddungcaron’ and why it’s popular in Japan?
Macaron - A macaron is a meringue-confection made with egg white, sugar, almond meal, and food coloring. This sweet and cute-looking dessert is enjoyed all over the world today, but originally from France and, Italy. […]
A Ramen Freak Tried Instant ‘Restaurant Style’ Ramen That Is Sold at FreshCo
Do you like ramen? Because I LOVE ramen. It started when I was little, my dad opened up his ramen shop, dramatically changed his job from driving a truck to serving ramen after falling in […]