Sharing favorite finds from across the archipelago
I'm not a vegetarian but I do love my vegetables. And I'm even more willing to consume them when they're presented to me in a unique way. Enter Re:gendo, a charming cafe in an old Japanese home in the western Tokyo suburb of Nishi-Ogikubo. Unless you're a fan of ramen or anime, there's not much... Continue Reading →
I've just bid farewell to the third set of guests in two months and I have to say ... I have never eaten so much Japanese food! Don't get me wrong, I love love LOVE Japanese food. I love it so much that I cook it at home. Which means that when I go out,... Continue Reading →
Tokyo is enjoying a vegetarian revolution. When I lived here seven years ago, finding healthy food - TRULY vegetarian or organic food - was a bit of a challenge. Fast forward the clock and in the Tokyo of today, you can't go more than ten yards without tripping over a juice stand, an eatery serving... Continue Reading →
Whenever I travel, I let my "diet" fall by the wayside. I am by no means a calorie counter, but at home I try to eat as much in the way of veggies, fruits and healthy proteins that I can. When I'm on the road, however, there are just way too many enticing things ...... Continue Reading →
I'm returning to my own "backyard" for this Good Eats post. I've actually been out exploring quite a bit of Kumamoto this past month. With guests in town, it was the perfect excuse to show them our favorite spots and track down a few more. On a return trip to Kurokawa Onsen, we stopped off... Continue Reading →
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