ソーダ フロート （日本語は後に続く）Recently, I was able to enjoy going to a cafe on the 8th floor of the Mitsukoshi Department store near where I live. I went there with a friend and we both ordered melon soda floats. As many of you know,…

桜饅頭 （日本語は後に続く）I found sakura manju at a Mujirushi shop and was able to enjoy it as a seasonal afternoon snack. One aspect of Japan that I like is the spirit of "Ichigo Ichie" （which roughly means the appreciation of the seaso…

レモンバーム・チキンサラダ （日本語は後に続く）A quick search of the internet showed me that lemon balm has many benefits. It can reduce anxiety,relief stress, nausia,insomnia and indigestion. It may even help with cognitive function! As w…

名古屋市公会堂の和室 (日本語は後に続く）One of the highlights in March for me was the opportunity to experience touch therapy in an architecturally fascinating Japanese style room in the beautiful Nagoya City Assemly Hall. It was recommend…