New in Tokyo
As most readers know, I have just returned from Japan. It may be my favorite place on Earth. For me a big statement. The following is todays news about Japan’s favorite city. Also be sure to visit ITKT’s Japan pages....
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15 Steps to Understanding Japan, part 4: Chopsticks
For starters, Chopstix is the name of my favorite fast food restaurant in Los Angeles, which offers tasty food that resembles nothing I have ever eaten in Asia. As for the real chopsticks, the wooden sticks that are held between...
Read More15 Steps to Understanding Japan, part 3: The Face Mask
Here is the third installment of In The Know’s quest in understanding Japanese culture. I had been wandering in Kyoto when it first happened — probably not, but the first time I noticed. Mother, daughter and baby all...
Read MorePeace Found at a Japanese Ryokan
The floor of my room is covered in tatami mats. There is almost no furniture, no bed. There is a very low table where tea is served upon your arrival. Sadly, I came too late in the day and too close to dinner to partake. At...
Read More15 Steps to Understanding Japan, part 2: Food
Any time I think of Japan, and to a greater extent Asia, I cannot help but think of food. Not because I love it or hate it, but because it is frequently unrecognizable to that kinds of foods I normally eat. I love cheese and...
Read More15 Steps to Understanding Japan, part 1
ITKT fans can expect a whole lot of Japan in the coming weeks as I have just returned from tour that included Chiba, Kanagawa, Saitama and Tokyo. The trip was a bit of a whirlwind but mostly reminded me how much I love visiting...
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