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Experiments in Photography…

July 6, 2009

My first attempt with movement…wind through the reeds… I took some photo classes about 10 years ago. It gave me all the basics I needed to know about aperture, depth of field, f stops, etc. All it ended up doing was confusing the heck out of me. I was so wrapped up in the technical […]

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Taking a bite out of the Big Apple….

June 28, 2009

Let’s face it. It’s no big secret that I love to eat. Every city I visit, I’ve got a list at least 12 deep of places to eat based on type, price, location, and cuisine. I spend weeks and months (if i’ve got it) searching, researching, calling concierges/friends/family/random persons on the street, stalking food bloggers, […]

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New York Welcome!

June 2, 2009

I flew into New York before 6:00am on a very rainy Friday. My heart sunk with the prospect of navigating my way through the city in pouring rain. Luckily, I had booked William, (718.775.2611) to pick me up. He was awesome – prompt and communicated with me from the time my plane landed until he […]

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Proud Purchase…

December 1, 2008

Not to get all Crazy Japanese Slasher on you, but I bought a new toy in Japan. I happen to find a knife place near Tsukiji Market and needed to get my mom a Kuri cutter (chestnut cutter). Don’t ask. Anyhow, I really wanted to buy a knife from Japan since I used to always […]

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Dear Tsukiji Market…

November 27, 2008

Dear Tsukiji Fish Market: I’m not quite sure how to begin…I’m still feeling a bit overwhelmed from my trip to Tsukiji. I don’t think I’ve ever experienced such a frenzy of activity, hustle, and bustle. I still feel a little un-nerved. I think you need to build lanes and roads throughout the market. I nearly […]

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Dear Oishii Eats…

November 27, 2008

Dear Oishii Eats: Thank you so very much for your recommendation for Suteki Rando. http://oishiieats.blogspot.com/2006/06/loner-meal-2-kobe-beef-garlic-butter.html Wow. I had no idea how dangerous this place would be for me. I had a set which included a salad (or soup), side of veggies, prime beef, dessert…oh and I did order the side of garlic butter rice as […]

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Dear Morizuya…

November 27, 2008

Dear Morizuya Ryokan (www.morizuya.com): First of all, I’d like to thank you for taking such good care of me and my friends. Your hospitality and helpfulness provided us with such a positive experience that we can’t wait to come back! Upon our arrival into the town, the lady from the Kinosaki tourist board greeted us […]

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Dear Japan…

November 27, 2008

Dear Japan: Upon my return home from your beautiful country, I was quite startled to discover that I can no longer fit into my pants. You see, it appears that although I felt like I walked through the entire length of Japan, I also ate my fair share of delicious foods which caused a rapid […]

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San Francisco trip

August 8, 2008

I would like to say I have a lot to update on but…notso much. I went to San Fran this past weekend through Wednesday for a business trip. Went to some fantastic restaurants, wineries, ballgame, and shopping areas. We had FANTASTIC seats at the ballpark (see photo above). $5 wonton soup as San Sun. This […]

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Introducing…

July 26, 2008

Fujima Yumie… Ok, not so imaginative of a name but they gave you only a short time to figure out a name and the only one I could come up with is my Natori name (after years of practice and lots of money, i was awarded my professional name for japanese classical dance…and no, I […]