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

This month's Japan Times article is about all the raw-protein foods that are eaten in Japan, and consuming them safely, plus how to make a great plate of sashimi. More on both topics below.

What it's like to have endometrial (uteran) cancer.

More from my sketch diary.

My latest article in The Japan Times is about edible cherry blossoms and leaves.

I am two and a half weeks into a six week course of radiation therapy, to zap the remaining cancer cells in my body. Each session lasts about 10 minutes, and is completely painless. It's the side effects that are the problem.

It's been quite a year.

It may look just like rice porridge, but this flavor packed, allergen-free flavoring ingredient is much more than that. I think it deserves a worldwide audience.

When in New York...