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Tokyo JUNKtion: Oreno Dashi in Akasaka
January 13, 2016
We ate at Oreno Dashi in Akasaka, Tokyo, which specializes in oden and soba made by Michelin-starred chefs.
Tokyo JUNKtion: Entering the Womb at Bar Caesarean
May 7, 2015
The name Caesarean derives from all things related to Caesar, the Roman general whose actions...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Hosomaki Diaries
March 17, 2014
Trends in roll combinations in the States are rapid, with so many joints coming up...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Jicca
February 24, 2014
Whenever I visit Tokyo, I look forward to meeting newborns... especially when I've followed the...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Dessert Le Comptoir (Fukasawa)
March 14, 2013
The art of perfection is everywhere in Japan. In its laquerware, electronics and especially in...
Tokyo JUNKtion: The B-Kyu Charm of Ramen
January 31, 2013
Ramen has always been big in Japan, and since the mid-2000's it has exponentially grown...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Toraya (Roppongi Hills)
August 16, 2012
On the very special occasion that a visitor from Japan would bring Toraya to our...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Matsunami Ramen
June 21, 2012
Matsunami Ramen was my first stop in Tokyo after a 9-day long trip of a...
Tokyo JUNKtion: The World Famous Awamori Wasabi-wari
May 24, 2012
I want Washio's Awamori Wasabi-wari to be world famous, so I've gone ahead and named...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Ikko-an (Koshikawa)
March 29, 2012
After reading Moto's post about making anko (sweet bean paste), I began to reminisce about...
Tokyo JUNKtion: Cateriam Cat Cafe
November 22, 2011
A cat cafe is not a place that serves cat sandwiches. It is a cafe......
Tokyo JUNKtion: After the Quake (The Supermarket Edition)
March 17, 2011
These photos my friends in Tokyo sent me gave me a glimpse of what is...