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Ramen Special. Part 2.  Ie-kei Ramen in Yokohama
Sep 01, 2022
  In Japan, when classifying ramen, the soup is more important than the noodles, and there are many different types of ramen. It is also common to add various ingredients (toppings) on top of the noodles, and there are a great many different types of ramen. Have you ever heard of the term "local ramen"? There are more than 100 types of local ramen throughout Japan, including Sapporo ramen and Hakata ramen. Each local ramen has its own unique flavour, noodles, and ingredients, and is rich in regional colour and character. In recent years, new types of local ramen have emerged as a way to revitalize towns, but there are also many local ramen varieties that have been popular as local gourmet foods for a long time.
Ramen Special. Part 1. Hokkaido Edition  "Golden Combination of Miso and Butter."
Aug 24, 2022
  Ramen Special. Part 1. Hokkaido Edition  "Golden Combination of Miso and Butter." The variety...
Traveling to Japan during the COVID-19 pandemic
Oct 10, 2020
This September, I needed to go back to Japan because of a family matter. I am planning to stay here until the end of October. Hello from Japan! The trip to Fukuoka, Japan from Toronto, Canada was really long. First, I needed to fly to Taiwan where I caught a flight to Fukuoka. I want share some pictures from experience.
Kintsugi (金継ぎ)- The Art of Fixing Broken Pottery and Reuse
Sep 14, 2020
I was supposed to be in Japan now, but because of the COVID-19 outbreak, my...