Is the Chrysler Building safe? When a 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit New York last month, I worried whether the Chrysler Building and other iconic buildings were damaged. So far there haven’t been any reports of any major damage to buildings or infrastructure.It is believed, however,...
Last week on my way home from dinner I was suddenly bombarded by the sound of loud music and happy voices. It was the Fall Festival, or Aki Matsuri, near my home, so I decided to attend. I always enjoy these festivals, especially when they...
Here’s a list of the bagel flavors available recently at a store here in Tokyo:MangoPistachio & White ChocolateBlueberryMaple & WalnutsCheeseEarl Grey Milk TeaCocoa & White ChocolateMelonI don’t know why some people feel that bagels should be a substitute for cake. If I wanted cake, I...
I ordered croquettes for lunch the other day. A croquette is a deep fried roll that originated in France. It had been a while since I had ordered them and I was reminded of the variety of flavors available: potato, cheese, corn, cream, crab, pumpkin,...
Aah, Christmas. I still feel a slight twinge when the season rolls around.Christmas in America is not only a Christian religious holiday, but also one often celebrated at home with family and relatives. In the 1990’s there was a movement to make the holiday less...
The charms of autumn in New York inspired Vernon Duke to write his famous song. Autumn is my favorite season in my hometown, New York: the smell of fallen leaves in Central Park, the neighbor burning leaves, the street vendor roasting chestnuts. Tokyo in the...