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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 […]

There is a place in Japan called Hiroshima Prefecture. For businessmen in Tokyo, a business trip to Hiroshima can sometimes be a difficult one in terms of means of transportation. That is, whether to travel by plane or by Shinkansen. Flying alone takes about 1.5 hours, but the distance from the airport to downtown Hiroshima […]

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 […]

Hello, this is Kimura from northern Tokyo. A strong cold wave has made the weather quite chilly here! Tokyo remains cold until around March, so if you’re planning a trip, be sure to dress warmly. In my previous blog post, I introduced Famichiki-flavored potato chips. While writing that, I realized something—I haven’t properly introduced Famichiki […]

Famichiki as Potato Chips?! Checking Out FamilyMart’s Latest Release! Hello, I’m Kimura, living in northern Tokyo! Lately, it’s been so cold that Tokyo even has a rare snow forecast. If you’re visiting Tokyo, make sure to dress warmly. Today, I’m reviewing a hot new limited-edition product found at FamilyMart: Famichiki-flavored potato chips! As a big […]

Hi, I’m Kimura from northern Tokyo. The temperature here has dropped to around 0°C, making it tough to walk outside. But this season, oden tastes absolutely delicious! Let’s warm up our bodies and hearts with FamilyMart’s oden. What is Family Mart Oden? Oden is one of Japan’s most iconic winter dishes, featuring various ingredients simmered […]

Hello, this is Kimura from Tokyo. It’s a rare three-day weekend, but unfortunately, I’ve caught a cold and am stuck in bed. While the fever has gone down thanks to medication from the doctor, I still can’t seem to get rid of the sore throat. Today, I want to introduce a reliable remedy for this […]

In Tokyo, you can enjoy beef bowls (gyudon) in various settings. If you’re dining out, restaurants like Sukiya and Yoshinoya are popular choices. For home-cooked gyudon, frozen options are also available at supermarkets, making it easy to recreate dishes like cheese gyudon at home. (For more details, check out my previous blog post!) However, it […]

Tokyo’s Kimura Here: Japan Enters the Year-End Holidays (December 28 – January 5) In Japan, January 1st is the most important holiday of the year. Known as Oshogatsu, it’s a day to celebrate the start of a new year. The atmosphere across the city transforms, and even the products at supermarkets and convenience stores take […]