Oh my dearies

O Nigiri

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October 19th 2008
People say Japan is expensive, but if you know the tricks, it can be remarkably affordable. O-Nigiris are our favorite quickie lunch or snack. The ‘O’ in the front of the name connotes reverence or respect, and as it should be. We learned to carry wasabi and soy sauce with us at all times, and then you can pick up these little beauties at convenience or grocery stores. They’re rice shaped ... read more

Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Azabu-juban

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In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more