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Making Annin Dofu From Scratch!

Posted on November 27, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Annin Dofu, also called Almond Jelly, is a sweet almond pudding that is fairly popular in Japan. Apparently it originated in Hong Kong Dim Sum restaurants. Here it is often included with sets at Chinese places and is a lovely … Continue reading →

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Oizumi Carnival and the Samba-dancing Gunma-chan!

Posted on September 14, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Last week, the Gunma Tourism Association posted this fabulous picture on Facebook, announcing that the Ooizumi Carnaval would be taking place this weekend. Samba dancers, international food, what could be better? I’ve been meaning to check out “Brazilian Town” for … Continue reading →

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World Cup Donuts at Krispy Kreme!

Posted on July 9, 2014 by superhappyawesome

Well, the World Cup is wrapping up, and the varied and creative marketing efforts of companies here in Japan are coming to a close. From the McDonald’s Risotto to the Brazil Cup Noodles, there has been a huge range of … Continue reading →

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Beef Sushi?

Posted on June 19, 2011 by superhappyawesome

We went out with some friends for cheap Conveyor Belt sushi tonight! How cute is Sean in this picture? He didn’t eat all of those himself though–that’s actually both of our plates together. And at ¥105 a plate, it still … Continue reading →

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Häagen-Dazs, Japan-style

Posted on April 27, 2011 by superhappyawesome

As I’m sure you know, many non-Japanese companies come out with special flavors and limited editions that never seem to exist in other countries. For example, Häagen-Dazs has a whole line of ice creams called “Dolce”  that I’ve never seen … Continue reading →

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Ueno is Panda Crazy!

Posted on April 3, 2011 by superhappyawesome

When we went to Tokyo last weekend, the trains were still a bit disrupted, so instead of landing in Shinjuku or Ikebukuro as usual, our final stop was Ueno. This was a happy occasion, because we haven’t gotten much chance … 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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