Monthly Archives: June 2009

Cute article on Japanese food words

Posted on June 25, 2009 by Risa

This article in yesterday’s Japan Times about Japanese words based on sound to describe food and food culture is very enjoyable and fun to read. Share it with your kids! I’m sure they’d be delighted if you read it aloud: … Continue reading →

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Family History – Otōsan (father)

Posted on June 18, 2009 by Risa

I was thinking today about my dad, in honor of Father’s Day. He has superb taste in food, and I can see that this a gift – as well as a burden – to him. When we go out to … Continue reading →

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Kyoto Izakaya says “No Thanks” to Publicity

Posted on June 4, 2009 by Risa

We’re back from our Kyoto adventure, and I have to admit – with some irony – that the best food we had this time around was at a place I can’t divulge. Therefore, as much as I want to, I won’t be listing it on … Continue reading →

Posted in Japanese Drink, Japanese Food, Japanese Restaurants in Japan, Travel to Japan | Tagged , , | 8 Comments