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Blood Orange Juice
Finally, blood orange juice has arrived in Japan from Sicily, the largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Southern Italy. I never thought the day would come when safety conscious Japan would open its doors to not only a very rare and delicious fruit...
Shintenchi Okono Mimura
It is said that when visiting Japan one most visit Hiroshima for its rich history and culture. Most westerners, especially Japanese, who journey to this part of Japan visit such monuments as the Genpaku Dome and the Memorial museum in order to pay re...
Saka-No
Saka-No Yakiniku Shop of YonezawaCentrally located yakiniki (beef shop) in downtown Yonezawa in Yamagata offers premium beef at affordable prices. Saka-no, the only place in Japan where you not only can enjoy prime cuts, but delicious jizake, and a c...
Great Outdoors !
Camping season is upon us and it's time to break out last years camping gear and ready it for inventory. Let's go over the essentials. My personal favorites: sleeping bags with inflatable matresses, I hate sleeping without one. Next is the tent which...
Hot Fresh Sesame Dango ( sesame dumplings)
Dango time, a deliciously sweet rice dumpling loved and adored by Japanese and foreigners a like. Yes, it’s that time of year again when Japanese confectionary is at its best. Of course there’re zillions of different places that offer wagashi ( J...

