I’ve been slacking off on the blog again—hi, this is Kimura from North Tokyo. This May has been surprisingly cool. Some days are even chilly with just a T-shirt, but the forecast says temperatures will start rising soon. Today, I want to introduce another instant yakisoba. I’ve already featured Peyoung and UFO on this blog, […]

Hello from northern Tokyo! I’m Kimura, and Japan has officially entered Golden Week—our biggest holiday season. While many people are off on long vacations and the highways are jammed with traffic, I’m enjoying a relaxing time at home. Today’s blog is about something simple and delicious I found at the supermarket: frozen Kansai-style udon. What […]

My name is Kimura and I live in the northern part of Tokyo. The temperature in Tokyo is very pleasant. It seems that more and more people are jogging. If you are traveling in Tokyo, why don’t you take a walk around the Imperial Palace? Today I would like to introduce a retort curry. I […]

Hi, I’m Kimura from the northern part of Tokyo. Cherry blossoms are in full bloom here, and daytime temperatures are starting to go over 20°C — it’s really pleasant. Today I want to share a super simple Japanese recipe. Something for those times when you’re too busy (or too tired) to cook a proper meal. […]

Hello, this is Kimura from northern Tokyo. Recently, I’ve been browsing Reddit in the U.S. On Reddit, there are many people interested in Japanese food, which is really fun to see. I often come across opinions that surprise me—ohagi (sweet rice balls) is one of them. I assumed no one would be interested, but to […]

Hello, I’m Kimura, living in the northern part of Tokyo. Cherry blossoms are beginning to bloom here, and people walking along the streets are stopping to admire the trees. The forecast says the peak bloom will be around March 30—let’s see if it holds true! Today, I want to introduce a delicious traditional Japanese sweet […]

Hello! I’m Kimura, a resident of northern Tokyo.It snowed in Tokyo recently, but not enough to accumulate or disrupt transportation. According to the weather forecast, temperatures will be rising soon—meaning cherry blossom season is just around the corner! Today, I want to introduce you to some sushi I had recently. But don’t expect anything extravagant! […]

March Brings Warmer Weather and the Tokyo Marathon Excitement As March begins and the weather warms up, Tokyo is abuzz with excitement over today’s Tokyo Marathon. While the northern part of Tokyo where I live remains unaffected, central areas have road restrictions in place. Today, I’m excited to introduce a new discovery from the supermarket—chilled […]

Looking for the best frozen ramen to enjoy at home? If you love Sapporo miso ramen, you’re in for a treat! Recently, Tokyo has been freezing cold, with temperatures dropping to -1℃. On such chilly days, cooking can feel like a hassle, and I find myself craving something warm, quick, and delicious. That’s why today, […]

Hello from Northern Tokyo! This is Kimura from northern Tokyo. The other day, I was walking around my neighborhood and saw plum blossoms in bloom. In Japan, we usually see cherry blossoms bloom after the plum trees. When the cherry blossoms appear, the temperature starts to rise. That means this cold winter will soon be […]