kenleewrites in 日本

no window shoppers.

I’ve not seen a notice quite like this one…

It’s actually pretty good. Even better when served with sashimi soy sauce with some garlic mixed in.

The thing on the right is actually chicken gizzard. This is not a dish easily found in Tokyo. However, it’s easily available in Kagoshima. One could easily pick it up at the supermarkets.

There’s chicken, and then there’s chicken that can be consumed as sashimi. Don’t pick the wrong one. ^^.

Spent new year’s eve in Kagoshima and new year’s day waiting for the first sunrise (hatsu hi no de – 初日の出) at Yoshino Park.

Didn’t manage to get a clear photo of the sun like I did for previous new years, but I’m quite happy with this one; the sun rising just to the left of ash-spewing Sakurajima.

My ritual for this new year is complete!

Happy New Year!

How long has it been since you last saw a sunset this beautiful?

Ever had chicken sashimi (鶏おさしみ)? Spotted this in a supermarket in Kagoshima. Don’t think one can find this in a Tokyo supermarket – I certainly haven’t seen any.

Meat has to be extremely super fresh to be consumed as sashimi. You can’t just buy raw chicken meat from your local supermarket and slice it this way unless you’re looking to meet your friend diarrhea.

Dip in garlic soy sauce. Yummy.

Fancy a bite?