It is said that what we have seen too many times tends to lose its charm. Strange enough I kinda agree with that. There’s nothing special about Mitsubishi Ichigokan building for many Tokyoites. Common passerby never bother checking the building, accustomed to the familiar surrounding scene, I’m no exception. I’ve been passing by Mitsubishi …
Pasta is a traditional Italian dish. There is nothing Japanese about pasta. When it uses “dashi” (a Japanese broth made from kelp, bonito flakes and dried sardines), fish roe and is eaten using chopsticks, it’s officially a Japanese pasta. There are many varieties of Japanese pasta in the market. Mentaiko (fish roe) spaghetti, uni (sea …
Finding the best latte in Tokyo can be daunting. There are many coffee shops in the city but only few can serve proper caffè latte let alone great latte. By proper it means a perfect combination of espresso, milk and foam. When it comes to the best latte in Tokyo, there is only limited number …
If I am to name one of Japan’s most delicious dishes it will be Unagi, eel. Unagi is one of Japanese dishes I can never get enough of. If not for the price, I’d have eaten unagi at least every single week. Unagi is one of Japanese signature dishes. History recorded that Japanese has …
Yojiya is known as Kyoto’s most traditional cosmetic brand. It has a long standing history as traditional Japanese cosmetic brand. For many Japanese women, Yojiya these days are more popular for oil blotting paper with traditional Kyoto’s woman face illustration. I never skip shopping at Yojiya’s store whenever I visited Kyoto even it’s just for …
We are not the only ones who adjust to season change. Cuisine world too starts changing the menu on the day of autumn equinox. Summer dishes that incorporate cool element ingredients to calm down the body heat now has gone. Japanese restaurants start preparing autumn menu. When it comes to a fine and luxury …
