Tag: Food

The original mochi ice cream. It’s been around for over 40 years! – Japan

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Chinese shrimp ramen – Japan

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Though okoshi could be made of different types of grains, this one is made of rice. Black ones are sweetened with black sugar, not chocolate. Simple yet tasty – Japan

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Strawberry pudding – Japan

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It wasn’t very spicy despite the look. But I decided that liked the regular flavor better so I’ll go back to that next time – Japan

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Today was Kagami Biraki. We eat Kagami Mochi, one of New Year’s decorations on this day. The 2 tired white round portion is edible mochi (though I’m not sure if this particular decoration was real. I forgot to take a photo at home) – Japan

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This ingenious wrapper keeps moist rice and crispy seaweed separated until you are ready to eat. Great quick meal or snack – Japan

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I think it’s called almond tofu or jelly in English? It’s not really tofu, only the texture is tofu-like. Light and delicious – Japan

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Not the Uber Eats type but an old-fashioned delivery by a local restaurant, and the foods come in real ceramic bowls. They later come by to pick up the bowls that are left outside the door. We’ve been ordering from this restaurant for over 30 years – Japan

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Hot bowl of tantanmen for lunch to warm me up. Today’s high was 48F/9C – Japan

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