JudeNew Year’s Eve.The saddest part of the holidays is that it ends. The next saddest part is that back to work dread.Dec 31, 2022Dec 31, 2022
JudeIzakaya: A casual night out.Take your shoes off and feel the wood grain beneath your feet. Inhale the smoke from the yakitori sitting on the open charcoal grill — it’s…Dec 4, 2022Dec 4, 2022
JudeAm I watching the World Cup?I am not a soccer — I mean football fan but I enjoy the hype around the World Cup.Nov 25, 2022Nov 25, 2022
JudeFallLast time I posted here, it was winter of 2021. It is now fall and I am back. I need consistency in my life, last time I was consistent…Nov 20, 2022Nov 20, 2022
JudeCoffeeReading, writing and hearing the word “coffee” just provokes a strong craving. I could go for a cup of coffee now, even though it’s 8pm.Dec 8, 2021Dec 8, 2021
JudeChristmas in YokohamaCrowded. Is the Christmas Market at the Red Brick Park on your to-do list? Overcrowded and underwhelming.Dec 5, 2021Dec 5, 2021
JudeRamenI love ramen. One of the first things I did when I made my return to Japan was visit the Ramen Museum in Shin-Yokohama. We went straight…Nov 29, 2021Nov 29, 2021
JudeEfficiencyI think that best sums up Japan’s railway infastructure. I am huge into automobiles and driving, and that should be the case since I’m from…Nov 26, 2021Nov 26, 2021
JudeKimonos in KyotoOne thing you’ll notice when you travel to these historic Japanese destinations is that people will also be in traditional dress…Nov 21, 2021Nov 21, 2021