Last night, I went shopping at my usual supermarket. On the way back home, I noticed a little homely restaurant that I had never even noticed before. I peered in, envious of the couple dining there, thinking that it was way out of my budget. However, after reading over the chalkboard menu outside, I wasContinue reading “Warm and Homey Dinner in Tokyo”
Monthly Archives: January 2020
Today’s School Lunch in Tokyo
It’s influenza season here in Tokyo, which means there are a lot of students staying at home sick. This also means that a lot of school meals get left behind. Whenever there are leftovers, the teachers bring them on trays to the kitchen area of our office. Usually, there’s a couple of side salads, maybeContinue reading “Today’s School Lunch in Tokyo”
Bento Lunch for Test Day
Today, the student had exams, so there were no classes. This also means that the cafeteria was closed, and school meals were not prepared. So, all the teachers were delivered bento boxes in the office room. After lunch, you could hear teachers wandering through the office, remarking on what a “super high calorie bento” itContinue reading “Bento Lunch for Test Day”
Mochitsuki at Church Street
This year’s Church street mochituki will beheld at noon on February 2nd.
Very old Yokan
I just tasted 326 years old Yokan. http://kawagoeimo.sakura.ne.jp
New Year’s Food in Japan: Soba and Ozoni
In Japan, it is a tradition to have soba on the night of New Year’s Eve, and then to enjoy a hot bowl of ozoni soup the following morning, on New Year’s Day. In preparation, I went shopping on the afternoon of New Year’s Eve, and bought an assortment of vegetables. I also got someContinue reading “New Year’s Food in Japan: Soba and Ozoni”
Elle's Room 