Bamboo, castles, and more.
Author: emiglia
Discovering Kaiseki at Heijo Ryokan in Nara
Discovering the traditional multi-course meal of Japan.
Mochi, Doughnuts, Pancakes and More in Nara
I am not usually a dessert person, but I fell hard for the sweets in Nara.
A Long Wait for Yummy Eel at Edogawa Naramachi, Nara
This restaurant’s specialty is eel.
Monday Postcard from Nara
Deer, cherry blossoms, and sunsets.
Diving into Japanese Island Life with ‘The Sound of Waves’
I’ve never really been one for happy endings. They always strike me as trite, or unrealistic, or somehow unbelievable. So I found it surprising to so enjoy The Sound of Waves, one of several books…
Munching Our Way Through Osaka’s Food Markets
Eating our way through Osaka.
Cooking Our Own Dinner at Harijyu, Osaka
On our first night in Osaka, we decided to lean right into tradition and head to a 100-year-old sukiyaki restaurant in the city center. Harijyu is right on Dotonbori Street, but unlike…
Monday Postcard from Osaka
Castles, temples, and the very beginning of cherry blossom season.
Where to Eat in the 11th
Where to eat in perhaps the trendiest neighborhood in Paris.