This afternoon, I stopped by a gallery to check out some sake cups that I ordered like 15 months ago....
Read moreThis was a surprise! This morning, in my garden I noticed a morel mushroom. I have never seen one in...
Read moreScore! Novel patterned and colored antique ceramic bowls in Nara, from Kyoto. I am quite into Japanese ceramics and pottery...
Read moreShiozakura Camembert Cheese from Hokkaido: Should be SO good but actually completely HORRID! Not a total loss though, my dogs...
Read moreCoconut M&M's: interesting. While I had my doubts but they were pretty good. Once again, Japanese junk food impressed me....
Read moreHanami, or 'flower viewing' is a delightful tradition that all Japanese enjoy when the cherry trees blossom in the spring....
Read moreHow about 2980 yen for a small pack of -- white -- strawberries? (At the current exchange rate that comes...
Read moreGreat soba cuisine - not just noodles, an imaginative menu, all at a reasonable price and in the center of...
Read moreAfter partaking in some fine sake enjoyed with fine company at Madoka, the proprietor gave me a box of fu manju,...
Read moreSadly, Madoka is now closed. I visited a sake bar in Kyoto that was new to me called Madoka (欒...
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