Okoge(おこげ)/Scorched Rice – Pros and Cons of Food in Japan
When I was a child, my family used a gas rice cooker which can easily cook Okoge(おこげ)/Scorched Rice. Not so often, but, I was able to enjoy crunchy texture of Okoge/Scorched Rice at […]
Monthly Archives: March 2014
Takenaka Hanbei(竹中半兵衛) & Kuroda Kanbei(黒田官兵衛) – 3.First meeting with Hideyoshi
After Kanbei burst out of Himeiji Castle, he reached Mt. Kurihara(栗原山), in where he heard Hanbei secluded himself in a temple. Kanbei: “It looks like going to see a lady who I miss.” […]
Tonkatsu(とんかつ)/Pork Cutlet – Good Luck Food in Japan
You might be complaint about meat thickness in Japan. Don’t you know Tonkatsu(とんかつ)/Pork Cutlet, yet? Tonkatsu is one of exceptionally thick meat foods which probably meet meat-lovers’ taste like you. Sizzling Tonkatsu makes my mouth watering. But, Tonkatsu tastes […]
Japanese Mythology – 3. Tragic End of Izanami
After Izanagi(伊邪那岐神) and Izanami(妹伊邪那美神) asked the first three deities for advice about their babies, they burnt a shoulder blade of a stag and read their fortunes by its cracks. Deities: “A bad thing […]
Teacup preaches savvy of longevity
Takechiyo, a fish restaurant at Kokusaitenjijo, serves tea by a unique teacup. I took closeup pictures this time. Savvy of longevity Most people’s life will end in their 60s or 70s. You […]
YOSHINO BAIGŌ PLUM BLOSSOM FESTIVAL(吉野梅郷梅祭り) – PART II, MAR 16, 2014
This is the second topic about Yoshino Baigō Plum Blossom Festival(吉野梅郷梅祭り) . Click here for the first topic. There were several events, such as Ohayashi(お囃子), Lion Dance(獅子舞), Min’yō Dance(民謡踊り) etc. I’d like to pick […]
Yoshino Baigō Plum Blossom Festival(吉野梅郷梅祭り) – Part I, Mar 16, 2014
Yoshino Baigō Plum Blossom Festival(吉野梅郷梅祭り) was held on the 16th of March in 2014. Plum blossom is one of flowers which herald the start of spring. Yoshino Baigō(吉野梅郷) was selected the most magnificent plum […]
