Eating Japan Making “Fuki Miso” from Butterbur Shoots Picked in the Garden
Butterbur shoots (Fukinoto) are delicious spring mountain vegetables with a pleasant bitterness, and are used in dishes ...
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Eating Japan How to Make Traditional Japanese Rolled Sushi
Since Mom's been dealing with dementia, I've had a lot of chances to experience old-fashioned home cooking. You know, th...
Eating Japan Hand-Made Soba:A Tradition of Flavor and Craftsmanship
Japanese people (especially those living in the eastern part of the country) often eat soba, and there are two main ways...
Eating Japan Tamago Kake Gohan: The Simple Joy of Egg Over Rice
Tamago kake gohan (egg over rice) is a simple dish that consists of placing an egg on warm rice and just adding soy sauc...
Eating Japan Handmade Onigiri (Rice Balls)
Onigiri is a food that is often taken on outings. It is commonly eaten during school events, such as when elementary to ...
Countryside Chronicles Grandpa and Grandma on Mother’s Day
This year's Mother's Day saw Second son staying overnight at his parents' home alone.2-1 had English proficiency test pr...
Countryside Chronicles Grandma and Mother’s Day
Second son has no special memories on Mother's Day. He spent decades without giving it much thought.His shift towards ac...