Tag Archives: Food

Not too long, after all

Posted on 2012/05/09 by

More rāmen, this time in Ōsaka! Ōsaka is a great town for eating out. The Namba area has a high concentration of dining options. Okonimayaki, kushi katsu, sushi, tonkatsu, donburi, international food, Matsuzaka beef… Speaking of which, I chased some … Continue reading →

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“Good thing”, meet “Too much”

Posted on 2012/05/08 by

I really should know better by now. If I like something, I will seek and indulge and indulge some more until I’m sick of it. Enter the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum.

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Some nice Sushi Kanesaka photos (for real, this time)

Posted on 2012/05/02 by

Unlike the misfortune that befell me at my last visit, this third time was problem-free. Not even the mild rain could spoil my day.

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Tsukemen

Posted on 2012/04/29 by

I took another stab at a local ramen place in the Jinbōchō area. This time, the hotel’s staff pointed me to Kiwamiya for tonkotsu gyōkai. However, the restaurant offered gyōkai only in tsukemen form, where the noodles (cooked, then dunked … Continue reading →

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Deep cleansing

Posted on 2012/04/26 by

I came to Tōkyō for a few reasons: Get tourist visas for China and Nepal Eat sushi Eat rāmen Unfortunately, with Golden Week (a string of public holidays that nearly fill a week, so let’s just take the entire week … Continue reading →

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20 pounds of flesh

Posted on 2012/04/25 by

Somehow, I’ve dropped about 20 pounds (!) in weight since leaving Walnut Creek. It can’t be the diet – my intake was probably healthier (mom’s home cooking!) back in California. In Japan, it’s mostly been exquisitely marbled beef,

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“You keep using that word.”

Posted on 2012/04/23 by

Location: Miyagawa-chō, home to one of Kyōto’s five hanamachi (geiko district). I’d just gotten back from a day trip to Yoshino, lots of walking uphill, bracketed by two+ hour train rides. Pretty cherry blossoms, though the weather turned on me … Continue reading →

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“Chapter one: The night was humid.”

Posted on 2012/03/30 by

Ishigakijima. What a contrast from Tōkyō! Finally dipping under the overcast, the plane passed over turquoise waters and palm trees at the edges of sandy beaches. Stepping off the plane, the first thing I noticed: It’s definitely warmer and stickier … Continue reading →

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22 hours in Tōkyō – the last 4 hours

Posted on 2012/03/29 by

I woke up bright and early the next morning. Ah, mild jet lag. Since life in a capsule is rather limited, I got up, packed, and checked out. My flight to Ishigaki from Haneda airport was at 13:50, so I … Continue reading →

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22 hours in Tōkyō – the first 8 hours

Posted on 2012/03/28 by

I try to avoid layovers where possible. Airport accommodation is usually more expensive, due to the added convenience, and things like food are usually not as good or varied. Or, if staying in town, there’s the extra cost and time … Continue reading →

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