Being a vegetarian is tough in Japan. To eat out is extra difficult. I can’t really choose a dish out of the menu because Japanese use dashi (stock that is usually made with fish), shrimp, bonito flakes (dried fish flakes) or other seafood for dishes that appear vegetarian. So far, I have 2 solutions. 1. Seek
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Notice I said eating, not cooking. In the busy lives of the Japanese, it is really convenient to get away without cooking your meals. My friend Haruka invites me have dinner at home. They know I’m vegetarian, so here is what a Japanese vegetarian meal looks like: There are also rice, miso soup, corn, tomatoes,
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Most people know Narita because it’s one of two international airports in Tokyo. (The other one is the smaller Haneda). Fortunately for me, my friend Haruka lives there and invites me to explore her hometown. Thank you Haruka! Not just an airport That’s Narita in a nutshell. It’s a small city, a good start to
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Snow in June? Yup, no kidding. The Caldera 六月飛霜 (“Snowing in June”) is a traditional Chinese saying to describe a phenomenon (a metaphor for seeing snow in June). And I agree, Crater Lake is a phenomenon. Mount Mazama is a volcano that erupted and collapsed 7,000 years ago. The hole – the caldera – that formed collected snow and water
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What: Steveston Fisherman’s WharfGarry Point ParkBritannia Shipyard National Historic Site www.richmond.ca Once Upon A Time Film Locations Steveston is not a long commute if you live in Vancouver and have access to a vehicle. That’s why I am surprised to find that my friend Manami, who has been here for over a year, had not been there. Furthermore,
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