January 24, 2016 New York, New York Sunny – Day after the blizzard Hello from NYC, I relocated here on January 2, 2016 and the Big Apple will be my new home! But before blogging about my new adventures in the Big Apple, I need to finish some posts I started on some funContinue reading “Sapporo – A bit off the beaten track”
Category Archives: Life in Japan
Fireworks!
September 22, 2015 Narita, Japan Sunny! So I'm on my way to Rome, Italy and realized I have not posted anything on the special trips I made recently around Japan. One very special trip I made was to the Kashiwazaki Fireworks Festivals in Niigata. It's one of the most famous fireworks festivals in JapanContinue reading “Fireworks!”
Billy in Japan
Tuesday April 21, 2015 Boulder, Colorado Beautiful Spring Day My nephew took his first solo international trip and visited me in Tokyo from March 15-21. It was all very exciting for all of us (Billy, me, my sister and brother-in-law). Meant to blog about it earlier but as they say, better late than never!Continue reading “Billy in Japan”
Nagasaki Sampo
Sunday April 19, 2015 Boulder, Colorado Cold, Dry, Sunny Visiting family for a few days before I head to Cupertino for business. But have lots of blogging to do as have been busy traveling around Japan. Last weekend, I decided to spend in Kyushu as I had a business trip there. I stayed inContinue reading “Nagasaki Sampo”
Ryugin – A Very Fancy Dining Experience
Sunday February 1, 2015 Tokyo, Japan Sunny, Windy, Cold with Fabulous View of Mt. Fuji So, I'm still catching up on posts. This one I was to post back in November but work caught up with me. Given this is the first weekend since the beginning of the year I did not have toContinue reading “Ryugin – A Very Fancy Dining Experience”
Noma in Tokyo – An Extraordinary Culinary Experience
Sunday January 11, 2015 Tokyo, Japan Sunny and Great View of Mt. Fuji! Tokyo is the Gastronomy Capital of the World. I repeat Tokyo is the Gastronomy Capital of the World. It is not only very difficult to get a bad meal here but it also has the most Michelin star restaurants than anyContinue reading “Noma in Tokyo – An Extraordinary Culinary Experience”
2015 New Year’s Resolution
January 4, 2015 Tokyo, Japan Cold and Sunny Here it is, my New Year's Resolutions: * Make a good breakfast once a week. Below is my first home made breakfast of the year: smoked salmon scrambled eggs, hash browns, fig and walnut bread * Eat fruit everyday. I'm having a tangerine now. * Watch oneContinue reading “2015 New Year’s Resolution”
Jimbocho Den
December 14, 2014 Tokyo, Japan Sunny and Crisp Late this summer, I had an opportunity to go to one of the hottest restaurants in Tokyo called Jimbocho Den. Chef Hasegawa is known to be very friendly and talented. The restaurant got a Michelin star only shortly after opening. I have to say, it wasContinue reading “Jimbocho Den”
Tokyo Sampo – Daikanyama
Sunday November 9 2014 Tokyo, Japan Cool Lazy Fall Day About a month ago I went for a walk to Daikanyama. I used Google maps to walk from my home in Akasaka to my goal which is the Tsutaya bookstore in Daikanyama. The weather was beautiful and the walk was enjoyable albeit it tookContinue reading “Tokyo Sampo – Daikanyama”
Weekend Brunch – San Francisco Peaks
November 8, 2014 Tokyo, Japan Drizzly Still playing catch up on my blogging. On a hot August Saturday, i had a craving for steak and eggs. Google search recommended San Francisco Peaks in Harajuku. It was hard to find but and I almost gave up but glad I didn't. Its a great place to haveContinue reading “Weekend Brunch – San Francisco Peaks”