Tamagoyaki Recipe
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Tamagoyaki Recipe (Japanese style Omelette)
This Month’s Easy to Cook Japanese Recipe is Tamagoyaki, which is a Japanese style sweet omelette. In Japan, it is usually served as a side dish to breakfast, but it is a great side dish for any meal.
Tamagoyaki Recipe
Tamagoyaki Recipe
Sunday, June 3, 2012
Manatsu no Sounds Good! by AKB48
This week's Japanese Song of the Week is Manatsu no Sounds Good! (真夏のSounds Good!) by AKB48, which has debuted at number 1 on the Japanese J-Pop Oricon charts.
Read more about AKB48
This is the group's 26th single.
Read more about AKB48
This is the group's 26th single.
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Sunday, May 27, 2012
Kobe Travel Guide
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Image from JNTO |
The highlights of Kobe include:
- Ijinkan (異人館) - Kobe’s number one attraction is Ijinkan, which is a collection of Western-style houses dating from the 19th century. A lot of these houses date back to 1868 when Kobe was opened for foreign trade.
- Kobe Tower - The unofficial symbol of the city of Kobe offering great views of the city for (¥600).
- Shin-Kobe Cable Car - Located near Shin Kobe station, the ropeway takes you to the top of Mt Rokko, where the views over Kobe and the bay are amazing.
- Nunobiki Habu-koen - A 40 acre garden located on Mt Rokko. It is a herb garden and complex of gardens with restaurants and shops. The garden features over 200 varieties of herbs. Admission to the garden along with a round-trip ride on the ropeway is ¥1200.
- Nankinmachi (Kobe Chinatown) - A great place to visit in the evening with the illuminating lights. The area has lots of restaurants and street food. Famous for its pork buns (豚饅頭).
- Kobe Harbour Land – A fun area with lots of cool restaurants and entertainment. It features a mega mall shopping area.
- Kobe Beef – One of the world’s most famous beef that just melts in your mouth. There are lots of different dishes to be sampled in Kobe with Kobe beef. Some of my favourites include Kobe Beef Curry and Kobe Beef Steak.
The great thing about Kobe is you can also make some side trips to Osaka and Himeji, which are close by.
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Ijinkan from JNTO |
Tuesday, May 22, 2012
Tokyo Skytree
Tokyo Skytree opened in Tokyo today and the city’s newest landmark is set to become an everlasting symbol of Tokyo. What is the Tokyo Skytree? It is a broadcasting, restaurant and observation tower in Sumida, Tokyo, Japan. It is conveniently located in the heart of downtown Tokyo, near Asakusa, which is a major tourist area.
A few facts about Tokyo Skytree:
A few facts about Tokyo Skytree:
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Wednesday, May 16, 2012
Ramen Japanese Noodles
Ramen is the most popular noodle dish in Japan. One big bowl of ramen gives you a full meal and it is quick, easy and very economical. Ramen noodles are made from wheat flour mixed with salt, water and egg.
The secret to eating ramen is that you must eat quickly before the noodles absorb the soup and lose their texture. Typically it takes about 10 minutes to order, eat and be on your way.
Everyone has their favourite style of ramen. Popular restaurants in Japan have long lines of people outside and can sell out in 1-2 hours.
The secret to eating ramen is that you must eat quickly before the noodles absorb the soup and lose their texture. Typically it takes about 10 minutes to order, eat and be on your way.
Everyone has their favourite style of ramen. Popular restaurants in Japan have long lines of people outside and can sell out in 1-2 hours.
Friday, May 11, 2012
Japanese Ice Bra
Japan’s hot and humid summers have led to many great ideas and inventions to try and stay cool and beat the summer heat. Last summer it was the Air Conditioned Jacket.
The latest is a bra with built in ice packs that promises to keep women cool this summer. The ice bra from underwear firm Triumph Japan dubbed the “Super Cool Bra” was unveiled on Wednesday. The bra features a pair of small fish tanks encompassing the breasts, a traditional Japanese wind chime and a mint leaf.
How does it all work?
The latest is a bra with built in ice packs that promises to keep women cool this summer. The ice bra from underwear firm Triumph Japan dubbed the “Super Cool Bra” was unveiled on Wednesday. The bra features a pair of small fish tanks encompassing the breasts, a traditional Japanese wind chime and a mint leaf.
How does it all work?
Wednesday, May 9, 2012
JCV Japan Festival
The Japan Club of Victoria Japan Festival in support of the Japan Tsunami Appeal is on Sunday, 20th May, 2012 at the Box Hill Town Hall and TAFE.
The Japan Festival will features special events such as Cosplay Contest and Sumo Show as well as various performances, which will include Japanese drumming, traditional dance, shamisen and martial arts. The exhibits on the day will include tea ceremony, ikebana, go, shogi, bonsai and origami. Don’t miss the fabulous stalls selling sushi, takoyaki, yakitori and Japanese sweets.
The Japan Festival will features special events such as Cosplay Contest and Sumo Show as well as various performances, which will include Japanese drumming, traditional dance, shamisen and martial arts. The exhibits on the day will include tea ceremony, ikebana, go, shogi, bonsai and origami. Don’t miss the fabulous stalls selling sushi, takoyaki, yakitori and Japanese sweets.
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