Kakigōri (shaved ice) with real strawberry sauce this time (I had to settle for fake strawberry syrup last time) – Japan
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End of the season
The rainy season is officially over, almost 3 weeks earlier than usual. It was also a very dry rainy season. So it means that the hydrangea season is coming to an end and these will probably be my last photos of them – Japan
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Zero-carb beer
Kirin Ichiban zero-carb draft beer. It wasn’t bad at all – Japan
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Cherries
This particular variety is called “Satounishiki” (or “Sato nishiki”). The taste is similar to Rainier cherries – Japan
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Hiyayakko (chilled tofu)
One is regular silken tofu and one is edamame tofu. I usually like to top mine with grated ginger but I only used soy sauce this time so I can enjoy their natural tofu flavors. High quality tofu like these are unfortunately hard to find in the U.S.- Japan
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Ramen
Ramen at a local ramen shop. Their main dishes are just small ramen, large ramen, and mini ramen lol. I ordered small. Their pork belly and soup were very tasty – Japan
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Lunch
Tenzaru soba (cold soba noodles with tempura) – Japan
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Meigetsuin Temple
Hydrangeas (and people) everywhere at Meigetsuin Temple. It is known as Ajisaidera (Hydrangea Temple) and it did not disappoint – Kamakura, Japan
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Engakuji
Engakuji, one of the leading Zen temples in Japan (founded jn 1282). I found out that they offer beginner Zen meditation classes. I need to go back! – Kamakura, Japan
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Curry bread
Kare pan (curry bread) with cheese. Curry breads are very popular kind of breads here, curry is wrapped in dough and typically panko-dusted and deep fried. This one was from a nearby bakery and still warm – Japan
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