Shiga kogen skiing 1
16/03/2010

Shiga kogen skiing 1

Went skiing on the weekend with the other trainees.  Shiga kogen is the biggest ski resort in Japan and consists of 21 linked ski areas catering for every type of ability!  It sure is one massive place.  And it only takes about 3 hours to …

eating, Japan, travel
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by Chris
15/03/2010

Post ID: 694

Really fresh… (Source: http://www.youtube.com/)

eating, Japan
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by Chris
Live bait
15/03/2010

Live bait

Today we went to a secret restaurant. Its actually a fish monger in front.  It was going to be the most amazing meal I had had in Tokyo yet!  This redefines freshness… The front entrance Tuna sashimi on tuna bone.  So good.  Redefines freshness Flying …

eating, Japan
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by Chris
Tofu travels
25/02/2010

Tofu travels

Tofu lunch in Kyoto First course.  Milk tofu and tofu with ginko nut. Second course – rice cake, eggplant and some ground veg thing Third course – assorted tempura tofu Fourth course – tofu main! View from my table Closer view of an extra garden …

eating, Japan
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by Chris
Kaiseki dinner
20/02/2010

Kaiseki dinner

At the Miyajima Ryokan 10 course dinner served in your room. First course – milk tofu Second course – sashimi Third course – rice roll, kumqat, carrot, brocolli and fugu (the jelly thing).  Also some beans in the side. Fourth course – Fish stew (cod) …

eating, Japan
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by Chris