Back when I first arrived in Japan I could have done with a Japanese sake for beginners guide.  Alas, back then it was trial and error. Even thinking about my first sake hangover makes me break out in a bad sweat. Years later I was drinking with the president of Fujitsu (showing off) and he […]

There are plenty of strange Japanese foods. Since arriving in Japan in 2000, my culinary journey has been fascinating.  I started with a reluctance to eat raw fish, but over time, I’ve developed a curiosity that has led me to try almost everything. And guess what? Much of what might seem strange, scary or gross […]