For those interested in Japanese books, Bookworm has a stack of them alongside their English language books. Could be a good way to interest Japanese tourists to try vegetarian and vegan cuisines as well. … [Read more...] about Japanese books at Bookworm
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Chow mein Yakisoba
Really miss this. Yakisoba is one of my favorite Japanese noodles. Too expensive to import from the US. Maybe a friend will hang carry some for me. … [Read more...] about Chow mein Yakisoba
Homemade vegetarian Japanese curry rice
I have now been on a mostly plant-based diet for roughly 6 weeks now. One key meal that helps me transition to this healthier diet is Japanese curry rice. Being mixed Japanese, I have to have this meal at least 3-4 times a week, seriously. Normally every two weeks I make a big pot of curry rice and then freeze up the remainder. It makes for a good post workout meal due to the … [Read more...] about Homemade vegetarian Japanese curry rice
A bit of Japan in Saigon
23andme confirmed that I am 50 percent Japanese. Oddly enough, I am 52 percent East Asian. I always have some semblance of my Japanese pride at home. … [Read more...] about A bit of Japan in Saigon
All Nippon Airways (Saigon to Tokyo)
A couple weeks ago I flew to the US from Vietnam. Normally I would fly EVA Air but this trip I decided to try ANA, All Nippon Airways. I have flown with Japan Airlines many times as a kid which is one of my favorite carriers. I flew economy and was able to get an Exit Row seat all the way to Seattle. The first leg was with a ANA's charter, Air Japan. The livery and crew … [Read more...] about All Nippon Airways (Saigon to Tokyo)