Today’s lunch was a big bowl of Tonjiru.
Tonjiru is a very hearty pork and vegetable miso soup. Typical vegetables include burdock root, taro, carrots, daikon, mushrooms, green onions, konnyaku (yam cake?), tofu and/or fried tofu. Ultimate comfort food – Japan
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They are moist, fluffy, and mildly sweet. These are flavored with black sugar, but there are other flavors available – Japan
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Manholes – Japan
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Nabeyaki Udon – Japan
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I’ve come across this artist online a few years ago and finally had an opportunity to see his work in person. Unfortunately photos weren’t allowed in most areas so this is all I was able to take. Look up ‘Riusuke Fukahori’ on YouTub to watch him create his amazing art – Japan
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Thai stir-fried basil chicken with jasmine rice – Japan
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During my afternoon walk – Japan
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It divides Tokyo and Kanagawa. It’s also one of my afternoon walking destinations – Japan
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It’s made of bracken starch and dusted with kinako (roasted soy bean flour). This particular version was sweetened with black sugar – Japan
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It is similar to flan but much lighter. This one was bought at a grocery store (4 in a package). Cheap and delicious – Japan
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