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The dish makes the meal

The dish makes the meal

Wheelchair life sparked an unexpected love for tableware. Beyond meals, the dish's allure became central to my dining experience.

The dish makes the meal

Wheelchair life sparked an unexpected love for tableware. Beyond meals, the dish's allure became central to my dining experience.

Ochugen-Japanese Gift Giving Custom

Ochugen-Japanese Gift Giving Custom

Ochugen is a traditional Japanese gift-giving custom observed during the summer, typically in July.

Ochugen-Japanese Gift Giving Custom

Ochugen is a traditional Japanese gift-giving custom observed during the summer, typically in July.

Anagama kiln

Anagama kiln

From Kiln to Masterpiece - The Art and Science of Anagama Firing

Anagama kiln

From Kiln to Masterpiece - The Art and Science of Anagama Firing

Children's Day in Japan

Children's Day in Japan

Celebrating the Courage and Strength of Japan's Children

Children's Day in Japan

Celebrating the Courage and Strength of Japan's Children

Sakura, cherry blossoms, and the red lantern at a shrine. Beautiful Japanese spring scenary.

Sakura

What is your image of sakura?

Sakura

What is your image of sakura?

This is a shoyu, soy sauce based, ramen with boiled egg and sliced pork. It's about US$9.

Shoyu? Miso? Tonkotsu?

Ramen, ramen, ramen...I miss them!

Shoyu? Miso? Tonkotsu?

Ramen, ramen, ramen...I miss them!