Seafood on rice. Given the quality of these two ingredients in Japan, I’m always eager to indulge in any dish of this nature. During my recent trip to Tokyo, I enjoyed three distinct versions of seafood on rice, including one version that included three different ways of eating it. Continue reading Bowled Over by Donburi and Chirashi in Tokyo
Kaiseki is a traditional Japanese meal stunning in presentation and carefully composed in flavors, colors, textures, and seasonality. Serving vessels are beautiful and purposeful, with leaves and flowers connecting food to nature, and edible garnishes typically depicting fauna and flora. Continue reading Sojuan Serves a Classy Kaiseki Meal in Tokyo
My tenth trip to Tokyo came a year later than expected, as last year’s March 11 earthquake and tsunami made me postpone plans. Nerves are shaky as there continue to be small earthquakes, but the Japanese are a resilient bunch, and the country remains as beautiful, delicious, and quirky as ever. Continue reading Postcard from Tokyo: Signs and Other Sights, Some Sexy
