The World DigestedOct 16, 20187 minSay Sayonara to SushiGone with the wind and time—we say good bye to Tsukiji, to the sea, to edomae and to the fish. Forgotten and foregone is the art of nimono a
The World DigestedSep 8, 20187 minSweet and Salty and, SweatyFor every single yen counts here in Nishinari, Osaka. It is a town without convenience stores because nothing sold in 7-Eleven or FamilyMart
The World DigestedMay 8, 201816 minEating TabooHuman beings are animals. Thus we get into cat fights and dog fights, and we sigh, blaming our misbehavior on our animal instincts. Neverthe
The World DigestedMar 2, 201815 minAmerican Wagashi"I observe how fast the people eat higashi," says Mr. Kita, as it was his gauge for the dryness of the customer's mouth, he ex
The World DigestedMay 24, 201723 minRipe for Vegetables“Eat more vegetables.” We have all been told at one point, or at multiple points, in our lives – by overbearing mothers at dinner tables, b
The World DigestedApr 3, 20169 minOmakase: The Tyranny of SushiChoice – it is the prerogative of the modern citizens. Choices are abundant, and we take them for granted. The ability to choose – Isn’t it
The World DigestedJan 16, 20166 minThe Elegance of SanshuyaWe are insatiable, our appetite bottomless and our greed boundless. More, more and even more, we cry out. There are countless blogs, guidebo