Category Archives: Food!

Lovely lunches!

Posted on April 11, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Since graduation, the students have been having exams and spring vacation, which means a somewhat relaxed schedule for teachers these past few weeks. Of course, there’s still tons of papers to mark, and lessons to plan, but there’s much more … Continue reading →

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ハニトスト！ Honey Toast!

Posted on April 4, 2011 by superhappyawesome

You know it’s a good weekend when there’s Karaoke, and last weekend involved not one but TWO trips to Pasela. Pasela seems to be all the rage in Tokyo right now, and they have a huge selection of songs, with … Continue reading →

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Horse Sashimi?

Posted on March 5, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Tonight while we were out, our friend Grant ordered the Horse Sashimi, or 馬刺し. It’s been on my list of “Things that I want to try that really kind of freak me out.” I don’t know, but for some reason … Continue reading →

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Hina Matsuri Treats!

Posted on March 2, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Hina Matsuri is tomorrow! 明日はひなまつりですよ！Hina Matsuri is also known as Girl’s Day or the Doll’s Festival, and is particularly celebrated by families with little girls. The primary activity, as far as I know, is decorating one’s home with a tiered … Continue reading →

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The Starbucks Sakura Frappuccino!

Posted on February 28, 2011 by superhappyawesome

As I mentioned on Saturday, we had some really lovely weather here last week. And what better way to celebrate than with a beautiful Sakura Blended Creme Frappuccino from Starbucks? I’m not usually a Frappuccino kind of girl–I tend to … Continue reading →

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Starbucks Sakura Lattes!

Posted on February 22, 2011 by superhappyawesome

You probably already have some idea of this, but Cherry Blossoms are, in short, a REALLY BIG DEAL here in Japan. If you’re from the Washington D.C. area like us, maybe you’ve had the chance to experience the incredible sight … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Big America 2: Miami Burger

Posted on February 21, 2011 by superhappyawesome

All good things must come to an end, so last weekend we bade a fond farewell to the Idaho Burger, (with hopes that it was sufficiently popular to be brought back at some future date) and greeted the newest offer … Continue reading →

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スタバックス！

Posted on February 16, 2011 by superhappyawesome

As you can probably tell, I enjoy seeing how American companies express themselves on foreign soil. As much as I love seeing what insanity McDonald’s has come up with next, Starbucks is also a great source of tasty and interesting … Continue reading →

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Strawberry ケーキ!

Posted on February 2, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Whenever we’ve come to Japan on business trips for Otakon, my male collegues would usually lose a little weight from all of the walking around. On the other hand, I would usually put on a couple pounds, from all of … Continue reading →

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McDonald’s Big America 2: The Idaho Burger

Posted on January 31, 2011 by superhappyawesome

Friday passed, and then another. “Is it here yet? It’s got to be here.” “I dunno, that’s what you said last Friday.” “The website said late January. January is almost over!” Finally, with only a few days left in the … Continue reading →

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