551 Horai

As mentioned in the blog before, when you see a line in front of a restaurant in Japan, fall in at the end of the queue.  This “always trust the line” approach has served me well over the years.  551 Horai is a perfect example of this idea paying off. A few years ago, we […]

Japanese Journal 003

Itadakimasu For a good portion of my life, like most Americans, I had only a superficial view of Japanese culture. Sushi, sumo, kimono, electronics, and fast trains. As I began to become familiar with the culture, my views began to change. I can identify the exact moment when I fell in love with J-Culture: Itadakimasu! […]