Winter in Japan means mikan season! Thanks to Courtney for a mouth-watering recipe this month. I'm off to the kitchen! "Everyone is getting sick," said my Japanese coworker. "You should eat a mikan." He hands me this small orange then promptly shows me how to dig your thumb into the top center and begin peeling... Continue Reading →
Washoku Wednesday: Yuzu (Japanese Citrus)
(A huge thanks to Courtney for this latest installment - she and I both share a love of yuzu!) Yuzu, yuzu, yuzu! I have been so excited about this blog post since I start this series almost a year ago. I absolutely love yuzu and it’s one of the few reasons I would look forward... Continue Reading →
Spotlight: Udo Jingu (Miyazaki)
Miyazaki prefecture (on the island of Kyushu) is known for its long coastline, so it's no surprise that the Udo Shrine sits squarely in the middle of that coastline, facing out to the waves. On a drive of the Kyushu coast, this makes for an excellent stop. The Udo Shrine (or Udo Jingu) is a... Continue Reading →