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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]
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] Blog: When Food Bites Back: Dining Adventures in Vietnam and Tokyo
Date: December 16th 2009
“How adventurous of eaters are you guys?” Andy asks from across the table on our second night in Tokyo. Even in the dim light, his eyes shine with a familiar spark of excitement. Andy is the older brother of my dear friend, Alan, and I have seen this same look on Alan’s face moments before some hilarious high school or college antics ensued. Trusting this familiar glimmer--and wanting to see ... read more
Date: December 16th 2009
“How adventurous of eaters are you guys?” Andy asks from across the table on our second night in Tokyo. Even in the dim light, his eyes shine with a familiar spark of excitement. Andy is the older brother of my dear friend, Alan, and I have seen this same look on Alan’s face moments before some hilarious high school or college antics ensued. Trusting this familiar glimmer--and wanting to see ... read more
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