#Shinshu soba

[summary-cooking]

料理トリビアのまとめ #0016

#信州そば #塩焼きそば #Salt fried noodles #ひつまぶし #Local cuisine of the Chubu region #Hitsumabushi #JapaneseCooking #料理トリビア #Kishimen #中部地方の郷土料理 #きしめん #Shinshu soba

[cooking256]

信州そば 中部地方の郷土料理

信州そばは、長野県を中心に食べられている郷土料理の一つで、その名前は古くからの長野県の旧称である「信州」に由来しています。信州そばは、他の地域の蕎麦と比べて麺が太くてコシがあり、澄んだつゆとの相性が良いのが特徴です。 信州そばの麺は、一般的には粗挽きの蕎麦粉を使って手打ちされ、粉の風味とコシがしっかりと感じられます。つゆは、出汁を使って深みのある味わいを持たせ、麺の味を引き立てます。 一般的に信州そばは温かく供されますが、冷たいざるそばとしても提供されることが���ります。冷たいざるそばは夏季に人気があり、冷たい麺につゆを付けて食べることでさっぱりとした味わいを楽しむことができます。 信州そばは、長野県の特産品として親しまれ、地元の人々だけでなく観光客にも人気があります。その澄んだつゆと太めの麺が特徴で、郷土料理として地域の文化や風味を感じることができます。

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Shinshu soba Local cuisine of the Chubu region

Shinshu soba is a local dish eaten mainly in Nagano Prefecture, and its name comes from the old name of Nagano Prefecture, ``Shinshu''. Compared to soba from other regions, Shinshu soba noodles are thicker and chewier, and go well with the clear soup. Shinshu soba noodles are generally handmade using coarsely ground buckwheat flour, giving it a strong flavor and texture. Tsuyu uses dashi stock to give the noodles a deep flavor that brings out the flavor of the noodles. Shinshu soba is generally served warm, but it may also be served cold as zaru soba. Cold zaru soba is popular during the summer, and you can enjoy a refreshing taste by dipping the noodles in a dipping sauce. Shinshu soba is a popular specialty of Nagano Prefecture, and is popular not only with locals but also with tourists. It is characterized by its clear soup and thick noodles, and as a local dish, you can feel the culture and flavor of the region.

#信州そば #中部地方の郷土料理 #Shinshu soba #Local cuisine of the Chubu region #料理トリビア #JapaneseCooking

[hi-technique]

#Local Food Specialties of Nagano Prefecture / shinshu soba - komagane - ina area / my best of the best shinshu soba #from the very beginning the chopsticks are different from other shops Not to mention the taste #it stands out among others. #nagano #komagane #japan #丸富

[staynozawa]

Tasting the Local Delicacies of Nozawa Onsen

While travelling to a new place, we always wonder what to try so that we take a piece of that place forever in our hearts. Trying local delicacies is one of the easiest ways to carve beautiful, or say, tasty memories of a place.

As you should know that the skiing season has officially started in Nozawa Onsen ski resort, and tourists from around the world are planning a trip to this quaint little mountain village. If you are one of them and searching for some amazing options to tease your taste buds then this Nozawa onsen food guide is perfect for you. Keep on reading to find out which are the top dishes that you must not miss while in Nozawa onsen.

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Top dishes to try during your stay in Nozawa Onsen

Nozawa Onsen exudes culture in every little detail. When it comes to food, the dining scene is vast in this mountain village with over 100 restaurants. The top choices are obviously Japanese sushi and teppanyaki whereas westerners can find plenty of options to relish burgers as well as Italian food.

Nozawa is best known for its quintessentially Japanese experience so make sure to search for these gourmet choices on your next trip.

Teppanyaki course: It is a grilled cuisine that is usually served by diners. The popular choices are steak, shrimp and Monjayaki.

Oyaki: These stuffed dumplings are made from fermented flour and a savoury filling. These are your perfect companion during a stroll in the town.

Tengu sushi: It is an Edo style sushi prepared from fresh local ingredients. It is a must-try dish while you are on your cultural excursion to Japan.

Tonkatsu: It is deep fried pork and one of the most popular dishes to try during a skiing holiday.

Okonomiyaki: These are savoury pancakes, a perfect dish to experience authentic Japanese cuisine.

Top Nozawa onsen restaurants

There are plenty of options to find pretty satisfying meals in Nozawa Onsen. Lots of cafes, bars, restaurants and diners contribute to the burgeoning scene in this mountain village. Here are the top choices to relish authentic Japanese cuisine during your stay in Nozawa Onsen.

Tanuki restaurant and café: Start your day with boutique coffee and a delicious breakfast menu at Tanuki café. Their single origin beans are found nowhere else in Japan. The top dishes to try from their all day menu include Sanzokuyaki Chicken, Nozawana and Mushroom Pie and Tanuki Salad.

Schneider restaurant: It is a conveniently located café and restaurant for those who start to feel hungry while on the slopes. They offer a huge lunch menu as well as daily specials for the dinner menu. Here you will get top-rated western cuisines with Japanese inspirations.

Nappa 78 café: Known for its welcoming and peaceful environment, this is a top-rated Japanese coffee shop to spend some time alone or with a partner. Don’t forget to order the delicious baked curry rice or Onsen egg while you are here.

Genki burger: Want to try authentic Japanese food but with a twist? If yes then make sure to check out the delicious burger that is fresh, healthy and a unique combination of Japanese and Australian flavours.

Tanuki teppanyaki: The teppanyaki menu features the best delicacies of the Shinshu region. The unique dining experience features grilled food like steak, shrimp and Monja that are available on the main street in Nozawa Onsen.

Daimon soba: A conveniently located soba shop off the main street. While savouring the legendary soba noodles, don’t forget to order the amazing side dish called Nozawana.

Wagyu Tei: An affordable place to find an amazingly delicious hot pot. The key attractions on the menu are Sukiyaki and Shyabu Shyabu Japanese Hot Pot.

Bottom line

Nozawa’s vibrant food scene never ceases to amaze tourists. Whether you are craving savoury pancakes or looking for something simple like a burger, you can find it here very easily. The cafes, restaurants and bars in Nozawa Onsen are contributing a lot to creating the happening vibe of this place. The food lover’s dream destination is the main street in Nozawa where you can find some of the best and most affordable Nozawa Snow Forecast. Since it is the peak holiday season in Nozawa, advance bookings are highly recommended.

Connect with Stay Nozawa to reserve a table for your loved ones. They can be your local guide in this mountain village because the experts at Stay Nozawa are experienced enough to meet and exceed the expectations of global tourists. Further, they have associations with local businesses, so you can count on the experts at Stay Nozawa to get great deals on food, stay, skiing and airport transfer from Nozawa Onsen.

[postcardist]

OG and I went to Nagano to watch the Winter Olympics. OG wanted to drive the Hokuriku Shinkansen bullet train from Tokyo. I just wanted to eat some shinshu soba. We both got our wish. But you’ll never believe what happened next. 🏔️ The Moldovan bobsled team was at the table next to us the night before they were supposed to do their runs. But while OG and I ate local foods, the Moldovan team indulged in another Nagano specialty: sake. And they had a lot of it. In fact, at some point they were so full of sake they gave OG and me their green team jerseys and brown helmets. 🛷 The next day OG and I carried the equipment to return it to our new Moldovan friends. Except they were nowhere to be found. Just then, an Olympics official ran up to us and mistook us for the Moldovan Bobsled Team. OG smiled. And I knew we were in trouble. She pulled on the green sweater and brown helmet. And said some words in gibberish. (Then whispered for me not to worry — no one knows what Moldovan sounds like.). OG grabbed the sled. And another Adventure with OG was on. Of course, OG was the pilot. And I was a gentleman and only put my arms on her shoulders. I can’t run fast, so we didn’t get a good time. But we did get interviewed on Moldovan TV. Turns out even Moldovans don’t even understand Moldovan, so OG spoke in Romanian. And I spoke in Pig Latin. We were famous. For a minute. Until the real Moldovan team turned up with big headaches and asked for their equipment back. OG and I just sipped warm sake. And laughed. #adventureswithog @original.gitti (at Nagano Japan 長野日本) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn97WVaAfOn/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

#adventureswithog

[theolddalatribune]

Favorite Foods In Japan: Shinshu Soba by Paolo Dala

“While ramen, with its bold broth, shines as the star of Japanese noodles in America, gentle, subtle soba is starting to make inroads. The buckwheat flour noodles, usually about the size of spaghetti, don’t take as easily to mechanized manufacturing or storage as ramen or udon, so the fragile, fresh version requires extra effort to find (Tomky, 2020).”

I was able to taste this cold Shinshu Soba Noodles in Nakano City, Nagano... It instantly became one of my favorite.

#Shinshu Soba #Food #Nakano City #Nagano Prefecture #Japan

[shoku-and-awe]

信州蕎麦焼き味噌 // Shinshu Buckwheat Yakimiso I had no idea what to expect when I saw yakimiso (焼き味噌 lit. ‘grilled miso’) on the menu, but I still felt pretty blindsided when the server came out with this rice scoop on a plate. It was so good though! Miso mixed with ginger, green onions, and other aromatics, plus some local buckwheat (soba), grilled until crispy on the outside and gooey on the inside. Very good snack.

#food #japanese food #miso #yakimiso #soba #vegetarian #nagano #shinshu #local foods #izakaya

[bowz2323]

緊急事態宣言も全国で解除されました。これからは経済にも気を配らなくては。 なんて堅苦しい事をいわないで、新緑の戸隠で美味しいお蕎麦を堪能しましょう^ ^ この盛り付けは戸隠独特のボッチ盛りです。 三密には気をつけてくださいね。 #戸隠 #戸隠そば #ボッチ盛り #戸隠そばよつかど #新緑の戸隠高原 #soba #togakushi #Japan #Nihon #Nippon #jpn #japan_insta #japan_photo #instagram_jp #japan_trip #photo_jpn #Nagano #shinshu #Nagano_photo #trip_nagano #Cheap_bar_nagano #長野 #長野市 #信州 #日本 #信州の景観 #信州の写真 #長野の呑み屋 #信州の味覚 https://www.instagram.com/p/CArK79uAjJR/?igshid=1bjntl9pa6lc3

#戸隠 #戸隠そば #ボッチ盛り #戸隠そばよつかど #新緑の戸隠高原 #soba #togakushi #japan #nihon #nippon #jpn #japan_insta #japan_photo #instagram_jp #japan_trip #photo_jpn #nagano #shinshu #nagano_photo #trip_nagano #cheap_bar_nagano #長野 #長野市 #信州 #日本 #信州の景観 #信州の写真 #長野の呑み屋 #信州の味覚

[sinh11]

ロケの想い出。 信州そば美味しい。 今年は信州に行く機会が多かった。 ところで遠征やらロケやら取材やら続きで 街中でトンとカメラ触っていなかったけど。 明日は久しぶりに都内での撮影です。 六本木だぜ。笑） Soba -japanese noodle - which I ate in Shinshu-Nagano prefecture-. Gostoso muito. I think Shinshu is the best place for enjoying Soba's taste. . Sony A7Riii + 55mmf1.8 #soba #japanesefood #noodle #meal #lunch #travel #travellingdays #snap #shinshu #japan #sony #sonyalpha #sel55f18z #そば #信州 #信州そば #おいしい https://www.instagram.com/p/B4pkiInp9sa/?igshid=6wgxq92akwh2

#soba #japanesefood #noodle #meal #lunch #travel #travellingdays #snap #shinshu #japan #sony #sonyalpha #sel55f18z #そば #信州 #信州そば #おいしい

[satoyumi]

特急しなので名古屋に行きました。 旅のお供は、ポッキーと信州そば茶。 長野駅にて。

I took express train "Shinano" which went to Nagoya. My companion of journey is "Pocky" and "Shinshu soba tea". Train at Nagano station in Nagano prefecture of Japan.

2020.10.26

#train #railway #japan #station #JR東海 #jr東日本 #特急しなの

[fivegems]

181010 🐥「ТАЕМIN Japan 1st TOUR ~SIRIUS 」 fc update:staff (1 / 3) | Kanagawa, Yokohama

“Today’s the first Yokohama performance! Today it’s a nice and sunny day^^ The sea is right in front of the venue, the sea breeze feels good!”

either goods sales, cd reservations and the fan club booths are open in the lobby of the hall and they are already crowded! by the way, have you checked the stamp rally that was update yesterday? Nagano was ‘shinshu soba’(buckweat noodles) which taemin ate at the venue. there is also a wasabi beside taemin’s drawing! nagano’s wasabi,which is nurtured by snow melting water from the northern alps, is also famous and there are also ways to eat fresh wasabi! we look forward to renewing the stamp forward for today! (source)

#shinee #lee taemin #taemin #tm:offjpn #tm:translations #tm:taemin #181010 #181010 sirius tour:yokohama #TAEMIN:1st jpn tour ~sirius~ #fcupdate:staff #sirius tour:kanagawa

[carlgainey]

The Most Popular Foods of Matsumoto, Japan

If you are a true foodie, Matsumoto is the place for you. Here, you can try out some of the best local Japanese delicacies. Japan is such a place where diversity in terms of food habits can be noted. People of Matsumoto eat differently than people in Tokyo. However, though food habit is different at different places, one thing can be noted as typical.

It is nothing but the health quotient of the food items. Most Japanese foods are incredibly healthy, which is why Japan is truly a foodie's paradise. If you cannot visit Japan, find a Japanese food restaurant near you to enjoy some of these foods.

Must-Try Local Delicacies of Matsumoto

Nagano Prefecture of Japan is famous for horsemeat, soba (buckwheat noodle), grasshopper, and bee larvae. All of these foods may sound bizarre to those who are not Japanese residents. In fact, not just in Matsumoto, you will come across many bizarre foods throughout this country.

The food diversity of the country is worth to be observed. But, most importantly, you should not miss a chance to try out some local delicacies at the top Japanese restaurants. Here, in the following section, we recommend some of the most delicious delicacies of Matsumoto:

•    Toji Soba: Soba has different variations throughout the country. In Matsumoto, you shall get Toji Soba as the famous local variant. Ideally, this soba has been eaten after dipping into soup. If you are a vegetarian, you can go for mushroom soup. On the other hand, non-vegetarians can try soba dipped into chicken broth. You can also get Ichiran ramen USA in a Japanese restaurant.

•    Horse Meat Sashimi: Pork meat is famous throughout Japan, but the Japanese consume beef low. Instead of beef, this part of the country eats horsemeat. The famous horsemeat sashimi of Matsumoto is a must-try. You shall get this dish at most of the local restaurants. Horsemeat is typically eaten in Japan as it is low in fat and high in protein.

•    Bee Larvae: Enriched with high protein, bee larvae are famous local delicacies in Matsumoto. They look similar to dried natto. The food may sound and appear bizarre, but the preparations are delicious.

•    Grasshoppers: A grasshopper is an another fantastic and bizarre food that you can try out in Matsumoto. Typically, these insects get marinated with soy sauce and other elements. After that, they are deep-fried. Nice, hot, and crunchy grasshoppers are excellent snacks by local people.

•    Shinshu Salmon: Seafood has been savored with a lot of enthusiasm by the local people of Japan in different regions. The people of Matsumoto have developed their version of Salmon, namely Shinshu Salmon. This fish is healthy and tasty. People enjoy the dish in different styles. Mostly, local people eat grilled Shinshu Salmon. You can find such dishes in the best Japanese food NYC.

Matsumoto's other local delicacies are tofu skin (locally known as yuba), fried chicken cutlet, etc. Find the best Japanese restaurant New York to try such delicious dishes.

#Japanese food restaurant #top Japanese restaurants #best Japanese food Nyc #best Japanese restaurant New York #ichiran ramen usa

[noensark]

// 𝐤𝐞𝐢𝐢𝐜𝐡𝐢, #noens_crew #nohopro #oldstyle ー this is Kei, my 4th OC ♡ he loves shinshu soba and occasionally, boudin noir with apples. sui's only "actual" friend. . . 𝙢𝙞𝙣𝙞 𝙗𝙞𝙤 敬一 • keiichi -- respect, first/one 雨宮 • amamiya ー rain, shrine . most people address him by his surname. kichi calls him keiichi-dono when being formal, and "ke~i" by sui on... certain situations. 🤭 . . he stays with sui at kichi's manshon in tokyo for uni, but stayed at his dad's shrine in okazaki during highschool, sometimes visiting his mom's house in sendai for breaks. . . not a picky eater unless it's nori. gets too absorbed in studying for exams and forgets to eat if he's interested in a book. . he likes to read nonfiction books and is a productivity geek (has a blog and online mini-club for it) . economics double-major at a certain KO university as a freshman. it was a degree required by his mom. . surprisingly gets along with any circle of friends he happens to hang out with. of course, he tends to the quiet-type because of his books and forgets to have a social life sometimes. he's actually really talkative. . started to see yokai after meeting kichi. he doesn't mind them. . he's possessive (not obvious) and selfish. he has an obsessive tendency and would do anything to get what he wants. . sui's seatmate during hs and thought kichi was an evil, rich woman who used sui for inappropriate reasons. kind of the reason why sui doesn't have other close friends. . works as a virtual assistant for his mom and baby accountant for kichi as a part-time job. his mom doesn't give him money so he's "poor". . . he's nicer than sui, i hope he doesn't sound too evil in my description? tell me what you think of sui's (babysitter) friend! 😊💕 https://www.instagram.com/p/BxWBjnighMw/?igshid=lzbnwq7ob9wg

#noens_crew #nohopro #oldstyle

[virginiaovers]

Oroshi Soba おろし蕎麦

Quick and easy Japanese noodle recipe! Oroshi Soba is a refreshing chilled noodle dish served in a savory sauce and topped with grated daikon.

Everyone needs a quick meal that is fresh, nutritious, and delicious.  Oroshi Soba (おろし蕎麦) meets exactly the criteria when I need to cook up a healthy meal fast for the family. It uses basic Japanese ingredients like dried soba noodles, dried bonito flakes, scallion, and daikon radish.

When you’re in a hurry, but still want something simple yet satisfying, Oroshi Soba is a recipe you can call on.

Watch How to Make Oroshi Soba

Quick and easy Japanese noodle recipe! Oroshi Soba is a refreshing chilled noodle dish served in a savory sauce and topped with grated daikon.

What is Oroshi Soba?

Many of you probably already know “soba” is a Japanese name for buckwheat noodles.  If you’re not sure what is soba or what’s the difference between soba and udon noodles, you can read more here.

Once in a while I get a question about my favorite brand of soba.  To be honest, I didn’t particularly have one since soba brands are pretty limited here in the U.S. (or outside of Japan in general). However, I was recently introduced to Shinshu Inaka Soba – Komoro Shichibei (信州田舎そば 小諸七兵衛) by Hoshino Bussan (星野物産).

Shinshu Inaka Soba (信州田舎そば) – Komoro Shichibei (小諸七兵衛) by Hoshino Bussan (星野物産)

The noodles are a little bit wavy with a nice earthy flavor, and they have the absorbency to soak up the dipping sauce very well.  Unlike some soba noodles that tend to develop a mushy, starchy exterior, Shinshu Inaka Soba has a remarkable good bite that stands out immediately. Luckily my local Japanese grocery store Nijiya Market started carrying this brand. If you spot this soba noodle at your local Japanese grocery store next time, grab one and give it a try.

Now, “oroshi” means daikon oroshi (大根おろし), which is grated daikon in Japanese. We use grated daikon in many dishes including Saikoro Steak, Shrimp Tempura and Vegetable Tempura, Agedashi Tofu, Tamagoyaki, and Wafu Hambagu. Grated daikon gives a refreshing texture as well as a bit of spicy kick to the dish.

Delicious Katsuo Dashi for Oroshi Soba

For this recipe, I used Katsuo Dashi – dashi made simply with dried bonito flakes.  The intensity of katsuo dashi and the additional bonito flakes topping give lots of umami to this simple noodle dish.

If you’re vegetarian or vegan, feel free to omit katsuobushi topping, and swap the Katsuo Dashi with Kombu Dashi.

Echizen Oroshi Soba – Fukui Regional Dish

While I was researching online about typical Oroshi Soba in Japan, I learned that it is actually a regional dish in Fukui prefecture, located on the Japan Sea coast in the Chubu region of central Japan. I have never been to Fukui prefecture before, but Fukui prefecture which used to be called “Echizen” has the prefectural “representative food” called Echizen Oroshi Soba (越前おろしそば).

For Echizen Oroshi Soba, the soba noodles are handmade using local buckwheat, and the grated daikon is added to the dashi-based soup (In my recipe, I placed the grated daikon on top of noodles).  Before you eat, you would pour the chilled dashi soup containing grated daikon over the soba noodles.

The toppings are simple and similar to my recipe – katsuobushi and chopped scallion. What they focus on is the quality of soba noodles, the refreshing yet spicy daikon, and freshly shaved quality bonito flakes. It is a minimalist dish that allows each ingredient to shine.

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Oroshi Soba

Quick and easy Japanese noodle recipe! Oroshi Soba is a refreshing chilled noodle dish served in a savory sauce and topped with grated daikon.

6 oz dried soba noodles (buckwheat noodles) ((170 g))

2 inches daikon radish ((200 g))

1 green onion/scallion ((for topping))

½ cup katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) ((for topping))

3 Tbsp tenkasu/agedama (tempura scraps) ((for optional topping))

1 Tbsp shredded nori seaweed (kizami nori) ((for topping))

Sauce

1 ½ cup water ((360 ml))

1 cup katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) ((10 g, or big handful))

1 Tbsp sugar

1 Tbsp mirin

3 Tbsp soy sauce

¼ tsp kosher salt

Gather all the ingredients.

In a medium saucepan, add water and bring it to near boiling point.

Add the katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes) and let it simmer for 15 seconds, and then turn off the heat. Set aside and let the katsuobushi steep for 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, peel daikon skin and grate. Set aside.

Cut the green onion into fine rounds.

After 15 minutes of steeping, strain the katsuo dashi into a measuring cup. You should have 1 ¼ cup. If you don’t have it enough, add water.

Add mirin, sugar, and soy sauce.  Bring it to boil on medium heat and turn off the heat.

Mix well and taste it. If necessary, season with kosher salt.

Place the pot in iced water to cool the sauce down before transferring to the refrigerator (if you are planning to serve later on).

Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Do not use small pot when cooking noodles. For cooking soba noodles, we do not salt the water. Also, remove the paper bands on bundles of soba noodles first. To cook all the soba equally, it’s best to prepare and have it ready to go.

Once the water is boiling, add the soba and quickly stir so the noodles don’t stick to each other. Cook the soba noodles according to the package instructions. Keep the water boiling on medium to medium-high heat.

Drain the soba noodles (you can reserve the soba water “Sobayu” for drinking). Rinse the soba noodles well under cold water to remove the starch.

Serve the noodles in individual dishes, and divide the sauce.

Now get ready for the toppings. Gently squeeze the grated daikon and place on top of the noodles (Don’t squeeze too hard and save some moisture so it’s more refreshing, but too much liquid will dilute the sauce). Place katsuobushi, tenkasu, green onion, and shredded nori. Serve immediately.

Recipe by Namiko Chen of Just One Cookbook. All images and content on this site are copyright protected. Please do not use my images without my permission. If you’d like to share this recipe on your site, please re-write the recipe and link to this post as the original source. Thank you.

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[theolddalatribune]

The Most Tiring/Fun Christmas Holiday Ever by Paolo Dala

An excerpt from my December 2019 Planner...

15 December 2019

 Flight to Nagoya, Japan

16 December 2019

Visit Ate Katz (Seki City, Gifu)

17 December 2019 

Visit the Udatsu in Mino City, Gifu.

Day Hike (Mino City, Gifu)

Lunch with Ate Katz and kids at Mago Mall (Seki City, Gifu)

18 December 2019

Lunch at the Animated Cafe (Nagoya City, Aichi)

Visit the Historical Museum of Waterworks and Sewerage (Nagoya City, Aichi)

Visit the Nittaiji Temple (Nagoya City, Aichi)

Visit the Osu Shopping District (Nagoya City, Aichi)

Meet up with Yu at Nagoya Station (Nagoya City, Aichi)

Take a bath at the Osen (Suwa City, Nagano)

Dinner with Yu (Suwa City, Nagano)

19 December 2019

Climb Mt. Takabocchi (Shiojiri, Nagano)

Visit Lake Suwa (Suwa City, Nagano)

Lunch with Yu at Shinshu Soba Noodle Fujikian (Nakano City, Nagano)

Visit the Snow Monkey Park (Yamanochi, Nagano)

Hike the 5 Shrines Trail (Togakushi, Nagano)

Dinner with Yu at Ichiran (Nagoya City, Aichi)

20 December 2019

Shinkansen Travel to Osaka City, Osaka

Visit the Arashiyama Bamboo Forest (Kyoto City, Kyoto)

Visit Kinkaku-ji  (Kyoto City, Kyoto)

Visit the Gion District  (Kyoto City, Kyoto)

Meet up with Mariel and Thea at Dotonbori (Osaka City, Osaka)

21 December 2019

Visit Osaka Castle  (Osaka City, Osaka)

Lunch with Mariel and Thea at Negiyaki Yamamoto  (Osaka City, Osaka)

Ride the HEP-Five Ferris Wheel  (Osaka City, Osaka)

Visit the Umeda Sky Building  (Osaka City, Osaka)

Dinner with Mariel and Thea at Yoshinoya  (Osaka City, Osaka)

Shopping at Dotonbori  (Osaka City, Osaka) 

22 December 2019

Food Trip with my  Applied Physicist Friends at Dotonbori (Osaka City, Osaka)

Shopping at Namba  (Osaka City, Osaka)

Send Postcards  (Osaka City, Osaka)

23 December 2019

Flight to Manila, Philippines

24 December 2019

Attend the Christmas Eve Service at UCM

Family Noche Buena

25 December 2019

Family Christmas Party

27 December 2019

Travel to Legazpi, Albay

Gabe’s Wedding Rehearsals

Family Dinner at Debborah Residence

Gabe’s Bachelor’s Party

28 December 2019

Mayon ATV Tour

Family Dinner at Debborah Residence

29 December 2019 

Gabe’s Wedding Video and Photo Shoot

Gabe and Nathalie’s Wedding at the Oriental Legazpi

Family Fellowship at the Marrison Hotel

30 December 2019

Travel to Marikina City

31 December 2019

Family New Year’s Eve Celebration

After my very tiring 9-day vacation in Japan, I went straight to the Christmas Celebrations. Then after Christmas, we did a 15-hour land travel to Legazpi, Albay for my cousin’s wedding. When we got home from the wedding, we immediately proceeded to our New Year’s Celebrations...

The photo in  this post is from me and my cousins’ ATV adventures at the Mayon Volcano before the wedding and after drinking and partying until 3 am at my the groom’s bachelor’s party... And the holiday didn’t end after New Year’s Day. My cousins from the US were still here up to the second week 2020. We were partying and eating so much until they returned to the US. You could just imagine how tired I was during that time. In fact, when the dust settled I got sick from fatigue. 

...but I’m complaining. In fact, I’m really very grateful to God for everything that happened during my 2019 Christmas Holiday. It was the best Christmas Holiday ever!

#ATV #Mayon Volcano #Cagsawa #Albay #Philippines

[shoku-and-awe]

信州そば茶 // SHINSHU SOBA TEA
Shinshu is the old name of Nagano Prefecture, which is famous for its soba/buckwheat. Hot soba tea makes a nice companion to soba noodles, soba galettes, soba beer, soba miso, and even soba tofu. It has a really toasty flavor that I like no matter how you prepare it.

#japanese food #tea #soba #sobacha #nagano