In Japan coffee cream (half and half like) are called FRESH. The powdered creamers are not called FREASH. It is only real cream what is call FREASH. I guess people called it FRESH MILK or FRASH CREAM and the word FRESH just got stuck.

I cam,e across the Hanno Festival in Hanno Japan.

Soba Noodle and Okra and Soft Bolid Egg Rice. Simple but great meal for 550 yen (US$5.00) in Tokyo. If you look a riound there are many great places to eat for not much money.

There is a Matsuri going on where I am staying.

You can just go to any supermarket and find great meals in Japan.

I had a wonderful Sashimi Lunch for 1,080Yen ... That is no more than $10.00 That is including tax and there is no tipping. You cannnot have this in the US for this price.

ただいま is a word you use to say “I am back.” When you hear someone says ただいま, you reply おかえりなさい. Okaerinasai means, “Welcome back.” The sign at the Nari...

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People in Japan are generally thin and fit compared to other western and industrial nations, especially compared to the USA. But if you are some kind of doest like - Low Carb Diet - Low Sodium Diet - Gluten Free Diet - Vegetarian Diet - Kosher Diet - Halal Diet Thing get really complicated. Most meals (dining out) in Jap...

I often asked by people I know to plan a tour of Japan with friends rom Seattle area. I am really considering doing this next spring or fall. I do not want to do this in summer.