tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post7804739904132047351..comments2024-03-25T22:00:50.265+00:00Comments on *An English Travel Writer*: Chilling out... and Japanese FoodJenny Woolfhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comBlogger71125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-782747026599545722015-05-08T23:22:16.396+01:002015-05-08T23:22:16.396+01:00I really enjoyed reading more about your time in J...I really enjoyed reading more about your time in Japan Jenny. I would love to have one of those Bento boxes, but think I'd find it hard to choose between them all, they look so beautiful. It's interesting to read from other comments that they comprise the local areas' specialities. <br />Presentation is wonderful for the Japanese food isn't it. They even made your Western style breakfast look beautiful.<br />Cheers and thanks for the time spent in preparing this post and all the great photos :D)Sue (this n that)https://www.blogger.com/profile/06391234047655434003noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-32642879880621580882015-04-14T17:48:26.337+01:002015-04-14T17:48:26.337+01:00Thank you for letting me know this Yoko. I did not...Thank you for letting me know this Yoko. I did notice his trainers and wondered if I had got this wrong. I wonder what a Japanese harvest festival is like. I think in England many of our festivals are now almost forgotten. Harvest festival is still kept in some places.Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-3486908501025178602015-04-09T12:45:57.897+01:002015-04-09T12:45:57.897+01:00You made me hungry, Jenny, though I finished today...You made me hungry, Jenny, though I finished today’s dinner two hours ago. The boy dressed in simple kimono would have been ready for autumn harvest festival probably held at the shrine in the neighborhood, I think, but just one possibility. The kimono for Shichi-go-san is more formal.<br /><br />Yoko<br />stardusthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10684501661629146087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-27445918029413376942015-04-06T19:44:55.505+01:002015-04-06T19:44:55.505+01:00I love Yorkie bars! I didn't know they were s...I love Yorkie bars! I didn't know they were supposed to be for tough guys.Sparkling Redhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12799366562472325812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-19480152655474451342015-04-05T12:12:24.607+01:002015-04-05T12:12:24.607+01:00I enjoyed reading your post and the comments. You ...I enjoyed reading your post and the comments. You know why. :) A few random comments from someone who's lived in Tokyo for 10 years: <br /><br />1) I've never eaten at a truly bad restaurant in Japan. Average, meh, so-so, yes. Bad, no. <br /><br />2) Japan doesn't understand bread, or sandwiches. This makes me very sad.<br /><br />3) I cry (again) when I think about the prices of fruit, vegetables and cheese. <br /><br />4) Everything else, happiness.<br /><br />So, everybody, have some fresh fruit and cheese on my behalf!Ruroushahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10638258526527895171noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-88114531870273932662015-04-01T22:58:54.357+01:002015-04-01T22:58:54.357+01:00What a great post! I love the little boy's te...What a great post! I love the little boy's tennis shoes, combined with his traditional kimono.<br /><br />I live in the greater Seattle area, and there has always been a very strong Asian presence here, so I've always loved Japanese food. In fact, one of the first school outings when we were in high school was to a Japanese restraurant, and I've never looked back. Every couple of weeks or so, I have a great craving for Japanese food and go out to eat. As you say, everything is usually so beautifully presented. Another thing I like is that Japanese food usually serves sauces on the side, while Chinese food pours to sauce over the top. I like having sauces on the side so I can use as much or as little as I like. Canadian Chickadeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995693884248628958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-45643997462466469642015-04-01T17:56:43.686+01:002015-04-01T17:56:43.686+01:00If more British schools had the enticingly present...If more British schools had the enticingly presented Western style meal you pictured, maybe children would eat more healthily instead of living on chips and crisps.<br /><br />Funny how the bento boxes look as if they're full of sweets - it must be because everything's so small and brightly coloured.nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10472673041193755894noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-26627604954838942652015-04-01T17:20:57.407+01:002015-04-01T17:20:57.407+01:00Looking at that lot I say my weight would increase...Looking at that lot I say my weight would increase, but the flavours would be better than here.Adullamitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15537659871829290071noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-60454584460850160762015-03-31T13:42:53.645+01:002015-03-31T13:42:53.645+01:00So nice to have an understanding friend and a love...So nice to have an understanding friend and a lovely place to go to when you need to unwind. Your Japanese pictures are lovely … and tasty! The food looks so elegant. I remember in Tokyo we had ice cream at Baskin Robbins, the US ice cream shop, and they had Japanese flavors that were very interesting to the taste buds. They do eat much fresher meals in Japan than we do.Vagabondehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10774109692564954568noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-27086210004595102052015-03-30T22:03:25.854+01:002015-03-30T22:03:25.854+01:00Jenny...your comment re Orford etc., was in my &qu...Jenny...your comment re Orford etc., was in my "Speedy Gonzales" post...not on the post re Molly the cat etc. :)<br /><br />Peter and Carol Merrin operate the Riverside Tearoom...next time you go there make yourself known to them. Peter and my landlord are brothers. Peter and his wife were here in Australia for a visit just before Christmas last. :)Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15835982875620956300noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-55809157542085597042015-03-30T19:21:08.002+01:002015-03-30T19:21:08.002+01:00The light in your first pictures is absolutely stu...The light in your first pictures is absolutely stunning. WOW!!Relyn Lawsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01389583730002062714noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-2692048953946421632015-03-30T17:49:05.855+01:002015-03-30T17:49:05.855+01:00Seeing how tidy and organized the shop was makes m...Seeing how tidy and organized the shop was makes me want to get rid of a lot of stuff.<br />I fret and worry a lot too. Stay calm and grab a beer my friend. Sonya Annhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01985227040902078422noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-5089492730453959822015-03-30T16:42:35.985+01:002015-03-30T16:42:35.985+01:00I have to say I didn't have to continue with m...I have to say I didn't have to continue with my 7-2 diet while in Japan because I did just eat less and less fattening stuff. I don't like most Japanese bread and bread is something I eat too much of at home. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-44370084010661097952015-03-30T16:41:31.429+01:002015-03-30T16:41:31.429+01:00Good, I will visit again. Hope all is well for you...Good, I will visit again. Hope all is well for you Jerry, sounds like it is!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-84615768896782861372015-03-30T16:40:53.894+01:002015-03-30T16:40:53.894+01:00Haha! seems like you are pretty happy in your pres...Haha! seems like you are pretty happy in your present job though so that sounds like it was the right thing to do. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-969513749517741622015-03-30T16:40:25.997+01:002015-03-30T16:40:25.997+01:00They have them in meat and tuna flavours too - I w...They have them in meat and tuna flavours too - I was told those are for the boys. I got the impression that sweet stuff was considered rather girly.They have obviously never heard of Yorkie Bars. (perhaps you have not either - they are a chocolate bar that had a big thing about appealing to he-men)Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-10240254506713907042015-03-30T16:39:27.110+01:002015-03-30T16:39:27.110+01:00Yuk. We only saw a couple of places selling bubbl...Yuk. We only saw a couple of places selling bubble tea in Tokyo ... I don't know where the idea came from. But if it has tapioca in it I might give it a miss... Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-81239721292525981462015-03-30T16:38:41.042+01:002015-03-30T16:38:41.042+01:00Yes, it was almost too beautiful to eat. Yes, it was almost too beautiful to eat. Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-36222856798967905562015-03-30T16:38:24.477+01:002015-03-30T16:38:24.477+01:00Glad to see your new blog Val and I have subscribe...Glad to see your new blog Val and I have subscribed! Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-37174840688058231612015-03-30T16:38:02.005+01:002015-03-30T16:38:02.005+01:00Look forward to reading about it when you do !Look forward to reading about it when you do !Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-14449702553080030702015-03-30T16:37:48.880+01:002015-03-30T16:37:48.880+01:00I usually find myself yearning for Marmite. And, ...I usually find myself yearning for Marmite. And, yes, cheese toast. Hard to beat. :)Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-53980792145694244652015-03-30T16:37:25.366+01:002015-03-30T16:37:25.366+01:00I commented on your blog again Lee, I'm geting...I commented on your blog again Lee, I'm geting really confused but I am glad that I know which tea shop you mean! i have often gone there. :) Yes indeed.. it's hard to eat Japanese food if there isn't any around :) Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-73798843931527082452015-03-30T16:35:59.103+01:002015-03-30T16:35:59.103+01:00I love some of the anime films, I'm awestruck ...I love some of the anime films, I'm awestruck at the quality of the animation, even the ones which are not Ghibli (which is the best known here). Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-47464435540554106962015-03-30T16:35:18.336+01:002015-03-30T16:35:18.336+01:00I didn't realise that train bentos had local s...I didn't realise that train bentos had local specialities. When we were travelling on our own we felt how little we understood of what there was to see. Well, next time I will be sure to check it out. I missed the book review, I will go back and read it. Thanks!Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7937298116504825290.post-53206478300002017282015-03-30T16:34:07.027+01:002015-03-30T16:34:07.027+01:00I didn't know either. I didn't dare buy on...I didn't know either. I didn't dare buy one and find out! I thought their grins looked rather sinister ...Jenny Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16881781466502273314noreply@blogger.com