Now that the rainy season is here and humidity is on the rise, many of us are searching for ways to cope. As the humidity rises, the temperatures do too! I have never felt so hot in all my life. Summer is time for the outdoors back home, but in Japan - it's indoors and under the airconditioner that's the only place to be. If anything like me, charcoal was thought to only be for a braai (aka barbeque). Summer back home is when charcoal is most certainly out t...

Day 1 Okazaki --> Hiroshima via the Shinkansen 2h30 travel. Visited: 1. Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park 1) The A-Bomb Dome is the symbol of the "peace city", Hiroshima The A-Bomb Dome is a symbol of peace. The remains of the building in which the bomb hit, and all people died, stands in rememberance. It was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1996 and has been representing people's prayers for a lasting peace. Took a tram to Miyamaguchi station, t...

The famous rice-cooker put to use leavening and cooking a loaf of Cheese & Jalapeño bread. The perfect accompaniment to our stir fry ✔️ Not a crispy crusted bread due to the steaming cooking principal; but still delicious! (If I may say so myself

Daikon :: Giant White Radish This distinctive large carrot-shaped white radish is rich in vitamins and fibre, with a crisp, peppery taste. The leaf and stem contain more vitamin C, calcium and iron than the root. Daikon is eaten in a variety of ways including simmered dishes, salads and hotpot dishes. It can also be eaten either grated (daikon oroshi) or as pickles (takuan). Grated daikon with soy sauce is a common garnish on grilled fish, steaks or hamburgers, ...

Letter Reiko San, my wonderful neighbour translated and wrote out so I was sure to understand... How kind of her to goal the way to the library in town to find all this out former and source english pamphlets to help! Kindness yet again, to the full! Reiko San, I owe you more than I feel I can even repay in kindness. I am far behind...