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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Ramen delivery
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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Today’s lunch
Hot bowl of tantanmen for lunch to warm me up. Today’s high was 48F/9C – Japan
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Snow
Yesterday was the beginning of the coldest season (kannoiri). How appropriate, it snowed today – Japan
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Himono (semi-dried fish)
Grilled Pacific saury and Japanese horse mackerel are shown. I’ve been eating grilled fish almost every morning, mostly some sort of himono – Japan
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Year of the Tiger
Photo was taken at a local lumber company. They decorated their lumber. Very cool! – Japan
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Fukurokuju
Spotted during my afternoon walk. I think he is Fukurokuju, one of Seven Lucky Gods. He is the God of wisdom and longevity – Japan
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Osechi
Osechi, traditional Japanese New Year foods. Mom usually makes a select few items every year, though never plated in traditional jubako boxes. This year we bought osechi from a restaurant. This particular one is for 3-4 people and came in stacked j
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Hatsumōde
It’s the first shine or temple visit of the year. I visited a nearby shrine at midnight on January 1 – Japan
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