ナイカラのブログ https://ameblo.jp/naikara/ 横浜の英会話スクール NAIKARA Language Schoolのスタッフと先生の日記 ja Izu Vacation
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Along the way I stopped for lunch at a soba restaurant noted in my guide book. The soba was delicious and the freshly grated wasabi made it that much better. It also came with anago tempura, which you can see by the picture, was very filling.

$ナイカラのブログ-Shuzenji
After lunch, it was on to Shuzenji. Shuzenji is located in an inland region of Izu peninsula. It is a well kept temple which is surrounded by cleanly shaped trees and a small stone garden.

$ナイカラのブログ-Map
This is a map of the area. One notable place of interest is Tokko no Yu, which is an ashi-yu (foot onsen).

$ナイカラのブログ-Path
After soaking my feet I took a path which lead me along the river.

$ナイカラのブログ-Bridge
I crossed the bridge to a bamboo forest. The temperature was noticeably cooler under the shade of the trees.


$ナイカラのブログ-Bamboo Bed
In the middle of the forest I came upon a giant bamboo bed. It was a nice place to relax, but it was a little firm for my tastes.


$ナイカラのブログ-Bamboo Forest


$ナイカラのブログ-Ryokan
Within the ryokan that I stayed at, there was a place for tea ceremony as well as koi (carp) swimming beneath my feet.


$ナイカラのブログ-Dinner
Dinner consisted of numerous dishes; my favorite being the 'funamori'. On the left-hand side is abalone (あわび) cooking on the grill with a miso flavoring. On the right-hand side there is chawan-mushi with caviar, kamameshi with sakura-ebi, and a steamed dumpling. In the lower portion of the photo there is a picture of ise-ebi. It was my first time and I loved it!


$ナイカラのブログ-Jyoren Falls
Jyoren Falls 浄蓮の滝
The next day I headed to Jyoren Falls. The water was clean, fresh and cool and provided a refreshing mist which cooled me down. There was a wasabi farm on one side of the river, and people fishing for ayu on the other. Izu is a great place for relaxing and getting away from the busy city life. ]]> https://ameblo.jp/naikara/entry-11351416228.html Thu, 30 Aug 2012 08:08:08 +0900 BoaThong Thai Restaurant in Kannai ボァトーン and serves a very filling 8 dish meal.


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BoaThong

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Decor
I visited this restaurant on a Thursday evening, so it wasn't crowded at all. In fact, when I arrived I had the entire restaurant to myself.

$ナイカラのブログ-Summer roll and shrimp chips
Summer roll and garlic shrimp chips.
野菜とえびの生春巻き、ガーリック海老せんべい。
The summer rolls were a great way to begin our meal and beautifully prepared. The shrimp chips brought back childhood memories; I love the way they stick to your tongue!

$ナイカラのブログ-Chicken and Noodles
Gaiyan (chicken)　and yam unsen (noodles)
屋台風ガイヤーン、ヤムウンセン
These two dishes were very delicious and they carried a bit of heat. The spice was very subtle at first and slowly built as the meal progressed.

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Jasmine rice and Chinese water spinach
ジャスミンライス、空芯菜のまめ味噌炒め
The rice helped to cleanse my palate and to calm the heat that had built up. These vegetables were tasty, and just like the other dishes, they were spicy.

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Tom yum goong
世界のトムヤムクン
This dish is a favorite of mine. The citrus flavor combined with the spices were soothing after a long week of speaking non-stop.

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The meal wrapped up with a scoop of ice cream topped with peanuts! ]]> https://ameblo.jp/naikara/entry-11350238441.html Thu, 23 Aug 2012 18:00:33 +0900 Happy Birthday Jhoana Banana!
プレゼントHappy Birthday Miss Banana!音譜

$ナイカラのブログ-Happy bday Miss Banana
]]> https://ameblo.jp/naikara/entry-11351245331.html Mon, 20 Aug 2012 21:21:21 +0900 Kurofune-Tei 黒船亭 in Ueno Kurofune-Tei is a nice restaurant over looking the busy streets. It has a long history and is famous for it's hayashi rice. Today, however, we tried two other dishes.


$ナイカラのブログ-オムライス
Omelette Rice, a.k.a. omu-raisu
I have tried a couple of times to make omu-raisu, and I fully understand the difficulty that goes into making it. The omelette portion of it was prepared beautifully. The portion size was a more than enough to fill an average appetite.

$ナイカラのブログ-Beef Stew
Beef Stew
The beef stew was excellent. The gravy was very creamy and it included hearty vegetables and tender beef. I often make stews and curries at home, however there was something special about Kurofune-Tei's stew. Although I regret not ordering the hayashi-raisu, I highly recommend the beef stew. ]]> https://ameblo.jp/naikara/entry-11351240590.html Thu, 26 Jul 2012 14:15:16 +0900 Tamagoyaki $ナイカラのブログ-Tamago Yaki

Not too far from Kamakura station is a small restaurant called Tamagoyaki Ozawa. The staff there is friendly, and if you're lucky they may also allow you to take some tamagoyaki to go.

$ナイカラのブログ-Ozawa

While most restaurants have a specialty that is meat based, it's hard to believe that this establishment has been able to continue just based on eggs.

The tamagoyaki is large and very fluffy. It was sweeter than I expected but still very delicious. The lunch set came with miso and rice and was very filling at a reasonable price.
This may not be a place recommended for guests visiting Kamakura for the first time, but for locals, this is definitely a place that you should check out.


$ナイカラのブログ-Teishoku
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This year, the cherry blossoms in Kamakura were as beautiful as ever! Kamakura is one of our treasured places within Kanagawa.
Just outside of Kamakura station there is a deemed "Sweets Street" for everyone to enjoy. With the numerous shops and cafes along Komachi-dori, one can get lost for hours.


$ナイカラのブログ-Route 21

The street running parallel to Komachi is Wakamioji street. In the spring, it's a true pleasure to stroll down this street. The median is lined by rows of cherry trees that run until Tsurugaoka Hachimangu. ]]> https://ameblo.jp/naikara/entry-11290425318.html Thu, 10 May 2012 09:47:51 +0900 Landmark Plaza - Spring Decorations
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I ordered the オムライス which took a little time to make. I was disappointed in the quality and taste, although the portion was rather large. I wouldn't recommend ordering this, however, if you do visit this place, please try the dessert pancakes. Also the tea was rather enjoyable, which was a special in-house blend.

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Although this looks like a Hawaiian restaurant, apart from the decorations, it's a normal "family restaurant". And so, the search continues走る人 ]]> https://ameblo.jp/naikara/entry-11222675172.html Sat, 14 Apr 2012 11:22:08 +0900 The Tsunami and the Cherry Blossom 「津波そして桜」
$ナイカラのブログ-津波そして桜 Poster
The Tsunami and The Cherry Blossom





]]> https://ameblo.jp/naikara/entry-11198141444.html Tue, 20 Mar 2012 11:21:01 +0900 Chinese New Year in Yokohama This year Chinese New Year was on the 23rd of January.  In Yokohama, as many of you know, we have one of the largest China Towns in Japan, and thus the celebration of the Chinese New Year was equally as grand.

On the weekends, there were lion dance. As you can see in the image above, I was able to try on part of lion dance costume.

Lion dance is generally performed by two people who are inside the costume.  It is commonly confused with dragon dance, which is performed by many people and raised on poles.


According to the Chinese zodiac, this year is the year of the Dragon.  According to Eastern philosophy the dragon is seen as a sign of good fortune and immense power.  In contrast, Western philosophy depicts the dragon as a creature of destruction and a monster that must be slayed.


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