Beyond the Golden Pavilion, and through the garden, stands a teahouse. It is open to guests and offers a bowl of matcha and a sweet…
Japan
MOS Burger – Japanese Fast Food
For a quick meal, Japan’s MOS Burger offers a familiar sense of fast-food convenience coupled with a unique take on burgers and fries. A Seafood Fritter on a Rice Bun served with fries and tea is an interesting and low-stress option for satisfying your hunger on the go.
Japanese Train Food – Bento and Company
Fresh Off the Plane We arrive at Narita airport around 4:30pm. Once we pass through immigration and customs we head straight for the JR Travel Service Center to trade our Exchange Orders for official Japan Rail Passes. I have done this several times and the process is always seamless. It […]
Onigiri – Comfort Food To Go
Shopping at a Conbini Across the street from the train station in Nara, Japan is a Sunkus conbini, or Japanese convenience store. I stopped by most every day on my last visit to Nara. I think I found something new and interesting every time. One of my favorite stops whenever […]
French Fry Vending – Japan
In the fall of 2007 I was writing about some of my favorite things; breakfasts in Japan and vending machines. Oddly enough, this summer I find myself coming full circle in blog topics…
Green Tea Sweets – Matcha Shortbread Cookies
In Japan I came to appreciate the balance between a bite of something sugary sweet and the bitter flavor of matcha green tea. These Green Tea Cookies, encompass that balance in an elegant dough that bakes beautifully. Cut it in seasonal shapes and enjoy this matcha shortbread with a warm cup of green tea.