Bryan Baird’s Newsletter (2010/08/24)
Baird Beer & Taproom Events Bulletin Latest Seasonal Releases; Harajuku Taproom 1-Year Anniversary Party Dear Taproom Friend & Bair....
24 Aug 10:12 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Hello Kitty in Odaiba
Last year, I wrote about the 30th year anniversary life size Gundam model robot which stood near the Rainbow Bridge in Tokyo, on the man-mad....
24 Aug 3:05 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
he should remember that
breakfast: coffee & lemon cheese bagel lunch: udon with bon curry (174kcal), pickled cucumbers, & tiny cheese snack from taroan d....
23 Aug 11:08 pm  from  it will stop raining*   [Profile]  [Recent] 
For Very Skinny Japanese Guys?
“Kaku Obi for men. For men about 10 cm / 4 inch wide.” ....
23 Aug 5:50 pm  from  InvisibleGaijin   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Today’s Lunch Box/Bento (’10/61): 49th Heat Day bento
The colors of today’s bento seem to remind me of the stifling heat outside. Apparently the average number of heat days (over 30 degrees C....
23 Aug 11:03 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Shizuoka Agricultural Products: Mrs. Toshiko Otsuka’s Fig Orchard
Mrs. Toshika Otsuka/大塚敏子 Figs have been very popular in Japan for eons. They were introduced in Japan at the beginning of the Edo E....
23 Aug 10:20 am  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
hello again
I don’t know how else to do this but simply tell you that my dear grandmother passed away last Tuesday, and I had to return to my home tow....
22 Aug 11:09 pm  from  it will stop raining*   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Shibuya Crossing Ads
Hi! A short introduction. My name is Shiranwa. I’ve lived in Japan for the past 7 years and thought I’d help Yonasu ou....
22 Aug 10:40 pm  from  Yonasu   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Seaweed: The Vegan Food of the Oceans!
Mozuku in amazu/sweet vinegar as served at Yasaitei, Shizuoka City. I have recently been asked again by many friends about seaweed in Japan....
22 Aug 6:49 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Yoshiki Discovery Update.
I’ve received a reply from Norris Blaxall, he says he is going to help us get our tickets. But note, he says he doesn’t have much to do ....
22 Aug 5:20 pm  from  The Other East   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Naeba & TV
Just a bit of a jump back in time to a few weeks ago… These are some photos of our trip to the Naeba opening cermony, and a climb of Naeb....
22 Aug 12:07 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Snake in the compost!
As I was turning the compost pile today, I accidentally impaled an aoudaisho snake on my pitch fork. I thought about eating him myself, bu....
22 Aug 12:07 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Lucy’s in the sky
Lucy’s in the sky now - in chiken heaven. I had a minute before rushing off to search for the lost man in the mountains again, so decide....
22 Aug 12:07 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
I COULD have been a hero
The most important take-away you can get from today’s post is: don’t get lost in our village while searching for wild vegetables. Just....
22 Aug 12:06 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Rice Planting
I had hoped to write an in-depth description of the the rice planting process, but for now you will just have to live with these photos of ....
22 Aug 12:06 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
A Bit Surprised
I started planting the rice today. It was just an hour this evening, and I only planted seven rows, but it feels great to have finally star....
22 Aug 12:05 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Lucy Cheers Tomoe Up
Tomoe has been down with a “broken” back for the past few days. Yesterday was the worst so far and she could not even get up to go to t....
22 Aug 12:05 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
All Called Lucy
The chickens are young and we didn’t expect it so soon, so yesterday morning I was surprised to find our first egg out in the chicken coo....
22 Aug 12:05 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Thatch Roofing and More
The main reason I don’t blog much recently is that I only have small windows to write, and so much has happened in between writing that I....
22 Aug 12:04 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Daikon Tsugura
Its hard to believe that less than a month ago, when I was snapping these photos, there was not a bud to be seen on the trees. I had great ....
22 Aug 12:02 pm  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Ginza
Ginza is recognized as one of the most luxurious and upscale shopping districts in the world. The heart of Ginza is the intersection of Chu....
22 Aug 5:45 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
I just emailed one of the Yoshiki Discovery people.
I just emailed one of the Yoshiki Discovery people about potentially getting your promised tickets. Hold tight and lets see if we get a resp....
22 Aug 4:05 am  from  The Other East   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Ice cream robot
The robot Yaskawa-kun, created by the company Yaskawa, is getting rich by making and selling ice creams at the outskirts of Tokyo. He is alw....
21 Aug 7:52 pm  from  Kirainet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Photo of the Day from Japan #6 -Its a Monkey. You know you want to see a Monkey-
This monkey can be yours for about 1,600 USD. Which is cheaper then a puppy at this Roppongi pet shop. ....
21 Aug 6:22 pm  from  The Other East   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Matsutake Mushrooms and Conger Eel Fritters at Pissenlit
Service: excellent and very friendly Facilities: great washroom, great cleanliness overall Prices: reasonable, good value. Strong points: I....
20 Aug 4:16 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
How Yoshiki brought down Nexstar, and in turn Headwax.
Recently it was suggested that Hiroshi Matsumoto and his company Headwax was suing not only with sound legal reason (Trademark and Right of ....
20 Aug 2:07 pm  from  The Other East   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Shinjuku Night Lights
I had blogged about Shinjuku last year.  It is one of the most popular and famous districts in Tokyo, Japan.  This blog post is a pictoria....
20 Aug 12:43 am  from  Konnichiwa   [Profile]  [Recent] 
日本人の知らない日本語
去年、「日本人の知らない日本語」という漫画を買った。自分にもキャラクターと同じような間違えも....
20 Aug 12:12 am  from  Unknown   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Fromage Creme Brulee at Pissenlit
Service: excellent and very friendly Facilities: great washroom, great cleanliness overall Prices: reasonable, good value. Strong points: I....
18 Aug 5:22 pm  from  Shizuoka Gourmet   [Profile]  [Recent] 
Marinated Tuna Sushi/Magurozuke Sushi
Whenever tuna is available one ought to taste it raw as sashimi or sushi. Now, avaibility does not always mean quality. On the other hand, ....
18 Aug 9:35 am  from  Shizuoka Sushi   [Profile]  [Recent] 
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