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Tokyo Fireworks 2011 and Senko hanabi


What is a fun in summer, in Japan? One is “Fireworks”! We call them “Hanabi” (はなび, 花火).       They color the night sky beautifully. Fireworks displays and events are held at many places in Japan. This summer, some fireworks have been canceled or postponed in consideration of the hardship of the Tohoku Earthquake […]

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“Edamame” (えだまめ) is superb!!


“Edamame” (えだまめ,枝豆) is a preparation of immature soybeans, green soya bean. The best season to buy fresh “edamame” at stores is summer, from June to August. Cooking Edamame is very easy.The pods are boiled in water together with condiments such as salt, and served whole. That’s it! “Edamame” is rich in nutrients. Especially it’s said […]