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This is normal lunch at homes in Japan...
like curry & rice and clam-chowder-soup.

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just showing thankness of daily friendship.

Happy Valentine to everyone !
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On February 3rd (or 4th), a traditional event called Setsubun is practiced in Japan.
On this day people practice a ceremony called Mamemaki (bean-throwing) at temples, shrines and at home to expel demons (symbol of misfortune) and invite fortune.

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It is very cold and have a 1cm deep snow in Tokyo.
It seems very small amount of snow, but enough to make Tokyo confuse,
because Tokyo is the place which has a rare snow.

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Total cost of materials for 1 dinner is 500 yen in average...

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Japanese snowman is characterized of this round shape as Daruma doll,
modeled after Bodhidharma, the founder of the Zen sect of Buddhism.
Daruma dolls are seen as a symbol of perseverance and good luck,
making them a popular gift of encouragement.
The doll has also been commercialized by many Buddhist temples to use alongside goal setting.

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Viaje a Japon >>>>]]> General http://www.tctour.co.jp/blog/index.php?itemid=154 Tue, 19 Jan 2010 13:46:54 +0900 http://www.tctour.co.jp/blog/index.php?itemid=153 Specially in Tokyo you can find any restaurants
no matter what you want to eat
such as food of even Finland, Peru, Africa...

Today I have lunch at restaurant named "Nguyen",
which is restaurant from Vietnam-French cuisine.

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1000yen lunch includes soup of the day,
main course (choice fish or meat),
bread and cafe or tea.

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Viaje a Japon >>>>]]> General http://www.tctour.co.jp/blog/index.php?itemid=153 Tue, 12 Jan 2010 13:43:00 +0900 http://www.tctour.co.jp/blog/index.php?itemid=152 A happy new year.
Now I am in Nagano for skiing and hot spring with snow-viewing,
which is very japanese style...!!!

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Today I made more than 70 postcards with PC.
After printing, adding comments with hand writing is normal style.
The zodiac symbol for the year of 2010 is Tiger.
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Recommended is Omote-sando,or Harajuku as followings !
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Have a merry christmas !

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