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Tuesday, July 28, 2015

July 2015

七月

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Summer in Japan is miserable, but at least the seasonal food is tasty. The above kakigori is available from 1pm at Soraniro's 2nd shop. It's like eating a creamy cloud.

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Making cigar-smoked rum at my regular spot. It came out tasting like . . . cigars.

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A new all uni restaurant opened in Shimokitazawa, but it was kind of a let down after the cost. 雲丹屋 for those who are really really into uni.

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More kakigori. I can't get enough of this stuff. It's like ice cream that isn't sweet because it doesn't try to be sweet.

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Near my super secret free camping site in Nikko.

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Can you spot the controversial bits in this set of sushi?

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I'm not sure why whale and sharkfin are considered sushi toppings in Sendai, but they are.

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Nerd!

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Satanic big rig blocking traffic.

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Seriously, though, Japan is gross and hot and I just want it all to be over.