Now, what game are they playing? No, you are not in Southern France or even New Caledonia if you prefer a nearer destination! You are on the bank of the famed River Kamogawa in Kyoto! The Japanese, especially senior citizens have the kn...

Just came back from a short stay in Kyoto where among the usual great settings i found a few interesting hidden sights! Have you ever heard of a “pain clinic”? You will discover it on Karasumaru Street. Dragon, my worst half...

Lettuces growing! I was recently asked by a good Japanese friend of mine to re-design her roof garden she had built some ten years in the view of creating a tree and flower space above her new apartment building. The plan is to transform...

Bandai Brewery is a bit away from anywhere in Shizuoka Prefecture as it is located in Shuzenji the last stop along the private railway line starting from Mishima City into Izu peninsula. Its brews are not always easy to find but they hav...

Baird Beer & Taproom Events Bulletin More Spring Seasonal Releases Dear Baird Beer Enthusiast & Taproom Friend: Welcome to May and to Japan’s Golden Week holiday season. We are excited to kick both off with today’s release of two ter...

The carrots will have to be thinned/clarified soon! I was recently asked by a good Japanese friend of mine to re-design her roof garden she had built some ten years in the view of creating a tree and flower space above her new apartment ...

Service: Very friendly and attentive Facilities: Great overall cleanliness. Beautiful washroom Prices: Reasonable Strong points: High quality soba. Beautiful tempura. Great local sake Soba and Tempura are two of the most representative f...

Baird Beer & Taproom Events Bulletin Seasonal Release: Bureiko Jikan Strong Golden Ale Dear Taproom Friend & Baird Beer Enthusiast: Have you told your boss at work lately what you really think of her? Do you need some liquid encourage...

The peas finally emerging! I was recently asked by a good Japanese friend of mine to re-design her roof garden she had built some ten years in the view of creating a tree and flower space above her new apartment building. The plan is to ...

Service: Very kind and easy-going[ Facilities: Impeachable cleanliness. Superb washroom Prices: Reasonable to slightly expensive Strong points: Unusual and happy combination of Sushi and French gastronomies. Shizuoka sake and even shochu...