Tag Archives: food

Blog Review: I’ll Make It Myself

Posted on September 5, 2012 by tnguyen3729

I was asked to review a friend of a friend’s blog (who also happens to be one of our writers!). To be honest, it’s a little terrifying. It’s a difficult task, but even so, I’d like to introduce you to … Continue reading →

Posted in blogs, culture, fun links, living abroad, study abroad, useful links | Tagged blog, blog review, culture, food, Japan, Japanese culture, Japanese food, living in Japan | 2 Comments

Fun Link Friday: Sapore dei Mobili

Posted on July 20, 2012 by LM

“Baby castella” (ベビー・カステラ), the globular egg cakes cooked in molds at Japanese festivals, were originally brought to Japan from Portugal. Japanese designer Ryosuke Fukusada and Portuguese designer Rui Pereira have collaborated on a design project called Sapore dei Mobili that … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links | Tagged art, baby castella, consumer culture, Design, food, fun link friday, furniture, fusion, Rui Pereira, Ryosuke Fukusada, Sapore dei Mobili | Leave a comment

Fun Link Friday: A Shrine to Energy Drinks

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Nyssa

This week’s FLF takes a look at energy drinks, aka genki drinks Taisho Pharmaceutical released the first of this type of drink in 1962 with Lipovitan-D. It’s the drink’s 50th anniversary this year. I’ve never actually tried Lipovitan (it’s also … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links | Tagged cultura, drinks, energy drinks, food, fun link friday, genki drinks, Japanese culture | Leave a comment

Job Opening: Pantry Coordinator, Second Harvest Tokyo

Posted on March 8, 2012 by LM

Location: Tokyo Type: Full-time Submission deadline: Mar 17, 2012 Primary Duties and Responsibilities 1) Coordinate food package projects—We send about 650 food packages to the victims of 3.11 disaster every month. Pantry Coordinator coordinates the weekly shipment with 10 volunteers. … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements, job openings, jobs | Tagged food, nonprofit, NPO, relief, Second Harvest, Tohoku earthquake, Tokyo | Leave a comment

Now Available: The Ishikawa JET Kitchen: Cooking in Japan Without a Fight

Posted on September 13, 2011 by LM

When I came to Japan as a JET Program CIR in 2009, I was completely befuddled by how to feed myself. With my 2kyuu certification in hand, I could read and speak Japanese well, but trying to adjust my favorite … Continue reading →

Posted in announcements | Tagged AJET, books, cookbook, cooking in Japan, food, foreign food, Ishikawa, Japanese food, JET Program, The Ishikawa JET Kitchen | 1 Comment

Fun Link Friday! Miso, How it’s made!

Posted on July 15, 2011 by reedra01

Have you ever wondered what miso is actually made of? I eat miso almost every day and it occurred to me recently that I have no idea how it is made or what ingredients are in it. Miso is a … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links | Tagged culture, food, food culture, fun link friday, how it's made, Japan, Japan External Trade Organization, Japanese culture, JETRO, miso | 3 Comments

Fun Link Friday: Anna the Red

Posted on April 29, 2011 by LM

Bento enthusiasts, Japanophiles, and gamers, take note! Whether you want to learn how to make fancy bento or just like looking at (and salivating over) Anna’s gorgeous kyaraben (character bento), check out http://www.annathered.com/ for bento-making, geekery, and fun. (All images … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links | Tagged anime, Anna the Red, bento, charaben, food, fun link friday, Japan, kyaraben, Miyazaki, video games | Leave a comment

Fun Link Friday: Women and Ramen

Posted on March 11, 2011 by LM

On the week of International Women’s Day, I’d like to share some fun links about one of my favorite subjects: the intersection of food and gender. First is Felicity Hughes’s “New-Style Ramen Targets Female Noodle-Lovers,” which ran in Japan Pulse … Continue reading →

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Is Home Stay in Japan right for you?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by reedda02

The decision whether to do a home stay or to live in a dorm while studying abroad is a personal one. In order to make this decision effectively, you need to honestly evaluate yourself – specifically, what you can handle … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, graduate school, homestay, housing, living abroad, main posts, study abroad, undergraduate | Tagged culture, culture shock, food, homestay, Japan, Japanese, Japanese culture, language, travel, travel abroad | 13 Comments

Bento have hit the states! Ready to make your own?

Posted on January 26, 2011 by tnguyen3729

Here’s a brief history of and some great resources for getting started on bento-making, whether it’s in Japan or here in America. Bento is the Japanese version of a packed lunch, typically taken to work and school by adults and … Continue reading →

Posted in culture, fun links, living abroad, main posts, useful links | Tagged bento, cooking, culture, do it yourself, food, Japan, Japanese culture | 3 Comments