by Isao deura | 3月 5, 2017 | Japanese food
There is a district named “Ikenohata-2-chome” along the Sinobazu Street on the north-west side of the Shinobazu-Pond. There used to be a marshy land on the side of the pond. A samurai warrior and 6 merchants jointly reclaimed the ground and constructed their houses...
by eatlocal002 | 11月 2, 2016 | Japanese food
If you have ever traveled through Japan using a public transportation system, you know how remarkable our system is. It is clean, fast, comfortable and most of all, punctual. When you travel by car, you have the freedom to stop anytime you wish to rest or to eat...
by Isao deura | 10月 9, 2016 | Cities and Towns, Japanese food
Location Going down Zenkouji-Zaka slant on Kototoi Street from Ueno Hill, we can reach Nezu-intersection where Kototoi-Street crosses with Shinobazu-Street. Turing the crossing to left, we can soon come to an old 2 story-wooden building with large and black louvers on...
by eatlocal002 | 9月 14, 2016 | Japanese food
Jidori Chickens – The National Pride Translating as “chicken from the local ground”, Jidori chickens are far more succulent, firm in texture and expensive than the affordable commercial broiler chickens. Unlike Kobe Beef that is exclusively from Kobe, there are...
by eatlocal002 | 9月 14, 2016 | Japanese food
Dashi and Umami – There’s Something Fishy, But It Tastes So Good What would you count as the ultimate soul food of Japan? A simple combination of miso soup and rice? A bowl of soba or udon noodles with tsuyu broth? How about a hot and piping nabe (hot pot) or a...
by Isao deura | 9月 7, 2016 | Cities and Towns, Japanese food
Is “Unagi” snake or fish? The Oxford English Dictionary defines an eel as snakelike fish. It is named “Unagi” in Japanese and a delicate gourmet food. History of dietary habit of “Unagi” The dietary habit of eel is described as a nutritious food which improves summer...
