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How to order at udon chain restaurant in Japan

Dec 27, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice, Products and Services in Japan

Some udon chain restaurants in the suburbs area and even in some theme park like Yomiuri Land don’t provide any English or romaji menu for foreign customers who can’t read kanji. If you are new to Japan and want to experience eating udon at the chain...

Japanese Vegetable Series: Ninniku no me – Garlic Scapes

Dec 19, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice

Have you ever seen this vegetable at your nearby Japanese supermarket? Ninniku no me or Garlic Scapes are very affordable, you can get buy a bunch of it with your 100 yen coin. This long and green vegetable offers many benefits such as follows, a. They might improve...

Japanese Vegetable Series : Broccoli and Alfa

Dec 15, 2016 | Products and Services in Japan, Recipes

Have you ever seen these cute sprouts in Japanese supermarket? Popular with the name of ブロッコリーアルファ, burokkori arufa, or broccoli and alfa (in English), these sprouts are really tasty and cheap. They are also perfect for lazy day meals and they will make you healthier!...

Take away leftover food from Japanese restaurants

Dec 15, 2016 | Everyday Living Advice

Have you ever been to a Japanese restaurant for a meal and you could not finish your food? Do you know that some Japanese restaurants would allow you to take leftovers home? You can ask the waiter o waitress about the possibility to take leftovers home. Use the...