May 2012

Printable cards for communicating dietary restrictions in Japan

Submitted by maki on 28 May, 2012 - 18:31
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A selection of print and cut cards to communicate your dietary requirements and restrictions in Japanese. I've edited it to add some more information about food product labeling.

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Dining Out in Japan

Submitted by maki on 28 May, 2012 - 18:29

A collection of handy things for eating out in Japan.

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Umeboshi (pickled 'plum') article in The Japan Times

Different kinds of umeboshi

This month's Japan Times article is about umeboshi, the sour-salty pickled fruit (usually called a pickled plum, though it's actually more related to an apricot) that's practically a national symbol.

I've written quite a lot about umeboshi on these pages before of course, including how to make your own if you can get a hold of the fresh ume fruit, following my mother's instructions.

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House renovation and kitchen planning, an ongoing saga

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Renovating a house is a huge pain. Kitchen planning is the worst part.

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