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More wild fruit picking in Japan- YAMABOSHI (山法師)- the fruit of the kousa...
By Avi Landau It’s early autumn, so when Noriko Iwamoto told me that she had brought some fruit from her garden, visions of nashi (Japanese pears), grapes, and chestnuts danced in my head. What she...
View ArticleFrugal(ish) Option for Putting your Child on Your Car Insurance Policy
Not sure how many of our readers have children who are old enough to drive, but those of you who do might find this useful. I found this information in the latest JAF Mate magazine and thought I would...
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Foraging for Wild Fruit in Tsukuba- Akebi (あけび)
Akebi which have opened (naturally) and are ready for eating By Avi Landau One of the benefits (and great autumn pleasures) of living in the Japanese countryside is being able to pick as many akebi...
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All-Natural Traditional Japanese Skin Lotion Made from Yuzu (citron) Seeds-...
An all-natural skin lotion made by Junko Takasaki from yuzu (citron) seeds and shochu One thing that never fails to surprise foreigners who wander through Tsukuba`s traditional hamlets in December is...
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HECHIMA (loofah or luffa) – in Japan, much more than just a sponge !
HECHIMA (loofah) grow on vines. In past generations many rural households, especially in southern Japan, grew them on trellises around the family well-this provided a cool, shady place for doing the...
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For the Frugal Soft-drink Lover: Japan`s Cheapest Beverage Vending Machine –...
The hand-written sign posted inside this roadside vending machine caught my eye. By Avi Landau O the advantages of walking! What discoveries can be made! Not even Tsukuba`s punishing winter winds...
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Search for Books in Tsukuba Public Library through Amazon.co.jp
When you find a nice book on Amazon.co.jp, you may instantly click on “Add to Shopping Cart”. But wait! The book may be available at a library nearby. The following user java script adds the search...
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Still More Fall Foraging In Tsukuba — Akebi
One of the benefits (and great autumn pleasures) of living in the Japanese countryside is being able to pick as many akebi as you like, for free (they can cost a pretty penny at Tokyo department...
View ArticleUpcoming bazaars and flea markets
Here’s the information sent in by Hiroe Chiba. ——————————————- Spring Charity Bazaar by Aozora Nursery Date:May 31st, 2009 Time:From 10:00am to 1:00pm Place:Takezono Park -Sell Foods, Drinks, Used...
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Picking and Eating Wild MUKAGO (零余子)- baby yams !
The thrill of a handfull of freshly picked wild mukago on a beautiful autumn day! By Avi Landau On my way to a little adventure in the woods surrounding the ruins of Konda Castle ( 金田城), near the...
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