So last year on November 11 (that's Pocky Day) I thought I was pretty clear in my explanation on what Pocky Day is. Apparently not clear enough, though. This year, it's time to help you to make sense of this crazy, … [Read more...]
For better or worse, a large percentage of Japanese people spend more time in bars and "izakaya" (Japanese style pubs) than with their own families. That means that going to one of these places will arguably give you more … [Read more...]
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I know it's a couple days late, but to usher in the new year, I thought I'd make some mochi soup and sing you a New Years song! Mochi soup (ozoni | お雑煮) is eaten mostly during the New Years, though apparently it used to be … [Read more...]
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Surprisingly (to us Americans, maybe), McDonalds all over the world has different menus to cater themselves to the locals. Even in Hawaii, you'll find things like ramen, Portuguese Sausage / Eggs / Rice Plates, and taro … [Read more...]