Excuse me, you’re in Japan! Why is this a post about Mexican food?! As much as I love Japanese food and can go weeks enjoying the local cuisine without breaking stride, I still get heavy cravings for “non-Japanese food” from time to time. Most often when one of these cravings hits, it’s for Mexican food. […]
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A couple of months ago I finally graduated! No, not from high school or college, but from Japanese Language school! I spent the last year and a half as a language student in Japan, and wow, it was quite an experience. I am sure that there are many of you who are considering studying Japanese,
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Plum Blossoms | 梅の花 Mid February Spring is in the air and pink, yellow, and white flowers are popping up all around the city. No, these are not cherry blossoms, but rather plum blossoms (梅の花)! Plum blossoms are much less famous than Japan’s sakura (cherry blossoms), but these flowers carry their own special beauty and,
When the weather starts to get chilly, that means one thing… it’s oyster season! Oyster huts or (kakigoya) are mainly found on the Itoshima coast of Fukuoka and are a winter treat you won’t want to miss. This post contains affiliate links, which means I may receive a commission if you purchase through my links,
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Kawachi Wisteria Garden: A Purple Paradise The first time I Googled Fukuoka, I saw the most incredible images of long purple flowers forming a majestic tunnel. What was this beautiful plant? Where could I see it for myself? Soon I was researching all the best places to view wisteria near Fukuoka, Kyushu… April is wisteria
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What is Bungo Beef? Today I’m going to introduce one of Japan’s premium wagyu dishes, Bungo Beef! I’m sure you’ve heard of Kobe Beef and wagyu before…. so how does Bungo Beef fit into the mix? Simply put, wagyu (和牛) means Japanese cow. (和 is pronounced ‘wa‘ and means Japanese, while 牛 is pronounced ‘gyuu‘
A recent visit to the Chikugo region of Kurume brought me to the steps of a workshop specializing in the production of indigo textiles. The most highly regarded products are called Kurume Kasuri which feature intricate, handcrafted, dual-tone patterns. To be considered true Kurume Kasuri (an official national handicraft of Japan), textiles must follow rigid
I didn’t realize I was such a flower lover until I came to Japan! If there is one thing I’ve learned about springtime here, it’s that there are always beautiful flowers in bloom. As one variety starts to wither and fade, another is just beginning to show its beauty. Maybe you are already familiar with
Beppu, Oita – Kyushu’s Famous Hot Spring Spot! To the southeast of Fukuoka, in neighboring Oita prefecture, you can find Beppu- a city famous for its steamy streets and abundant hot springs (onsen 温泉 in Japanese). In certain districts, the steam literally rises from grates in the ground! Two hours by bus, car, or train
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