Oh man, was this month tough. Normally, by the middle of the month, I have a general idea of what picture I'm going to highlight on here. This month ... well, looking back I feel quite spoiled. Or blessed. Blessed sounds so much better, doesn't it?? 🙂  Two memorable trips - one to southern Wakayama... Continue Reading →
Washoku Wednesday: Kaki (Persimmons)
Thanks to Courtney for finally giving me some inspiration on what to do with the persimmons I was given! Another favorite fall fruit in Japan is kaki, or persimmons. The sweet, lightly spiced pulp of persimmons is perfect for fall-time baking or enjoying fresh. However you must be careful which type of persimmon you are about... Continue Reading →
Washoku Wednesday: Kabocha (Japanese Pumpkin)
(A fall-themed food post from Courtney, who recently left us here in the Land of the Rising Sun but hopefully won't be leaving the blog just yet!) Since my last blog post, I made the transition back to the States. It was definitely a bittersweet journey after several years overseas and four years in Japan.... Continue Reading →
Experience: Koyo in Kyoto
Whew! What a busy week and a half it has been. For those of you who follow me on Facebook (simply search Uncover Japan), you'll know that I've spent the last ten days exploring central Japan. I got to revisit Takayama, one of my favorite small towns in Japan, and ventured to Shirakawa-go and Kanazawa... Continue Reading →