My wife Yoko is a hobby patissièrre so the quality of every single thing that goes into her creations is critical. She really appreciates the world’s best food ingredients available in Japan. In our area, there are several great import food stores and exceptional grocers promoting fresh local produce. They rival some of the best available anywhere. […]
Visiting Osaka Kaiyukan
One of the most amazing places to visit in Osaka is the Kaiyukan at Tempozan. I just love visiting Osaka Kaiyukan and try to go at least once a year. Although access is a little mysterious, the setting is great and there are other really awesome things to do in the area. What To Expect Visiting Osaka […]
Kansai Blossom Festivals
On May 15th, I published a little story about the blaze of azaleas (tsutsuji) blooming all over Kansai. Special emphasis was on the gorgeous bushes still blooming right outside my Smith’s School of English Franchise in Kotoen. These Kansai blossom festivals are a major attraction every year and amazing celebrations are often over-looked. Obviously, it isn’t necessary to go on about the […]