Okay, so school without the students wasn’t as bad as I thought it was going to be. Yesterday, March 2nd, was my first day at work without classes. This means that we mostly spend the day in the large office, lesson planning and doing other tasks. I’m actually surprisingly busy, and yesterday, I ended upContinue reading “Corona Virus in Tokyo, Day 2: No School, Baby Chicks in the Office!”
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Tofu Course Meal in Tokyo
As I’ve mentioned in previous posts, I am meeting every week with two lovely Japanese ladies who want to practice their English. One time, we got into the topic of tofu, and I happened to mention that I love tofu. They then suggested that we go to a tofu restaurant that they had been toContinue reading “Tofu Course Meal in Tokyo”
Fried Fish & Spicy Chicken: Japanese School Lunch
Lunch at our school here in Tokyo is usually a bowl of rice, an entree, a small clear soup, side salad, and maybe a small pudding or jello for dessert. So, getting a donburi (a big rice bowl with toppings) was an unusual treat! The fried fish was delicious, and although our school lunches areContinue reading “Fried Fish & Spicy Chicken: Japanese School Lunch”
Mochi Waffles at School in Tokyo
The principal brought his waffle maker in to school, so when I got to school in the morning, there it was right next to my desk. The principal does this from time to time. For example, on the first day back to work after New Year’s holiday, he brought in ingredients and made a hugeContinue reading “Mochi Waffles at School in Tokyo”
Japanese School Lunch: Cheese Chicken & Apple Salad
Today’s school lunch was grilled chicken thigh, topped with cheese and slices of green onion. They were served with curry spice spaghetti, a bowl of apple salad, and a bowl of rice. So good! I topped my rice with gyudon furikake. Gyudon is a rice bowl topped with thin slices of beef and onion cookedContinue reading “Japanese School Lunch: Cheese Chicken & Apple Salad”
Delicious Indian Restaurant, “Reka” in Tokyo
Earlier this month, I went out to Kasai, which takes me about an hour by train because it’s in a whole different area of Tokyo. I had known about this restaurant for quite some time, ever since Yogi Puranik was elected City Councillor of Edogawa. He was the first person of Indian origin to winContinue reading “Delicious Indian Restaurant, “Reka” in Tokyo”
Burrito Day in Tokyo!
I had been looking forward to this day for so long! When I was visiting a friend’s home here in Tokyo last month, I remarked on her beautiful and spacious kitchen. Since moving to Tokyo, my kitchenette is so tiny that I lost the inspiration to cook. Back home in Vancouver, though, cooking is oneContinue reading “Burrito Day in Tokyo!”
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