“Kaki-chan! That’s so mottainai.” My sneakers had holes on the bottom of the sole, the white leather was now an ash-like color, and the laces were stained dark gray from the rusted steel eyelets. I had put them in a plastic shopping bag, ready to throw them out when my mom stopped me in the […]
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The Original Japanese Meal-Prep Guide (2 Things About Food That It Should Always Be)
Can we start eating please? The table was lined with boxes, filled with colorful and bright foods that are specially made just this one time of year. The bright red prawns, still glistening from their sweet sake and soy sauce marinade, were inviting me to reach for them. My eyes also scanned for the sugar-coated […]