A Day With Japan. Life, food, and travel notes from the country of the rising sun. Always on the hunt for old recipes, and forgotten flavors in Japanese 'Inaka'.
Today, I would like to focus a little bit on how to pickle your local vegetables with Miso (味噌漬け). I'm not sure if you have the access to miso paste in your country, but if you do give it a try, you won't need that much, and from the unused part, you can always make … Continue reading How to make Misozuke
Eggplant, Aubergine, or Nasu in Japanese. It's one of the Edo traditional vegetables with rich umami taste. This vegetable is delicious, affordable, and beloved by Japanese, so learn how to make it in no time. Aubergine cultivation in Japan has been going on for almost twelve centuries, and is the third most common vegetable in … Continue reading Back to Basics – Eggplant Three Ways
Throughout Japanese culture, there is a natural rhythm of consuming the food. In ordinary Japanese household, foods like sushi, sashimi, okonomiyaki were not served at the dinner table back in the days. I'm more than sure that you probably had the opportunity to try world-famous Japanese dishes, but have you ever heard about Ichiju-sansai? So … Continue reading Taste of Japan, What Is Ichiju-sansai?
It's the end of June, and June is a garlic season! I forgot about it, but then quickly realized my mistake when I went to the supermarket to do the groceries and saw a pale of garlic being on sale. Usually, 3 bulks cost 120 yen. This time it was crazy cheap, one bag for … Continue reading Everyone Is Making It – Soy Sauce, Pickled Garlic Recipe
As usual, during this time of a month, I got my bills delivered into my mailbox. I usually don't pay that much attention, but since I spent way much more time at home than usual, I was curious how much it will be this time. The good thing about the electricity bill here in Japan … Continue reading Is Saving Electricity With Portable Power Generator Worthless?
I can hear more and more positive vibes coming from the mass-media about the economy recovering quickly, but if you take a look outside, you will see that nothing is the way it used to be before. Moreover, I heard that there is a chance of second wave coming in the autumn, or winter which … Continue reading Lotto 6, Luck And Economy
The idea of homemade cheese was following me for quite some time now. Since the cheese is so expensive here in Japan compared to the price of milk, I was looking for a way to enjoy it without paying a large sum of money. That's why I've decided to make a Mozzarella Cheese at home. … Continue reading How To Make Mozzarella Cheese in Japan
Today, I found a small present in my mailbox from Nerima City Office. It was a Resident Tax Notice in a thick, grey envelope, nothing like a good read with your morning coffee. Probably, in a parallel reality, I would be happier to see this kind of notice but since there is a coronavirus outside … Continue reading About Your Resident Tax, Japan
Beyond the blue event horizon, there is one of my favorite places to rest from the Tokyo life. It's Izuoshima one of the largest of Izu islands. With an active volcano, desert, delicious local icecreams, and kind people makes it a great destination to visit in search of reconciliation. I was hoping that this situation … Continue reading Izuoshima Tokyo Gateway To Silence
The four seasons in Japan are very unique not only because of the weather, but also because of the food we have available. This time, I'm going to show you the seasonal fish calendar, so if you're a big fan of Japanese Sushi, it's good to know when it's the best season for your favorite … Continue reading Seasonal Japanese Fish Calendar
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