Japan | Follow Me Foodie

Announcements, Downtown Vancouver, Japan, VancouverFebruary 27, 2014

Follow Me Foodie to Akakuro-Buta (Japanese style “Kurobuta” Canadian Pork)!

By Mijune

Kurobuta is known as the “kobe beef” of pork in Japan. Due to the limited quantities of Kurobuta, Canadian farmers created a one-of-a-kind breed of Akakuro-Buta pig, which is an imitation of the premium Kurobuta. The Akakuro-Buta is specially bred on free-range family farms in Lethbridge, Alberta for the Canadian market.

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Follow Me Foodie to Kyoto, Japan! (Where to eat in Kyoto?)

By Mijune

Home to thousands of Buddhist temples and Shinto shrines, Kyoto is deeply rooted with culture, history and Japanese traditions. Kyoto-style sushi, Kaiseki Ryori, tofu, vegetable tempura, a Maiko dinner show and konpeito are some “must try” Kyoto specialties.

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Follow Me Foodie to Tokyo, Japan!

By Mijune

Since Tokyo is the largest city in Japan, there are obviously going to be more restaurants, selection, choices and competition. With greater demand, often for top quality ingredients, a lot of the supply for the world’s “best” ingredients and products come to Tokyo first.

authentic, Izakaya, Japan, Japanese, Kyoto, Ramen, sashimi, sushi, TokyoJanuary 7, 2014

Follow Me Foodie to Japan (Tokyo & Kyoto): About Japanese Culture, People & Food

By Mijune

Japan was incredible. Culturally, visually, and mindfully stimulating, and often a bit challenging for a first time visitor. This trip was more than about eating and food, or crossing off any sort of “must visit” restaurant list, this trip was really about the relationship between food and culture.

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Top 50 Most Memorable/BEST Dishes Internationally/Globally

By Mijune

This year Follow Me Foodie included Follow Me Foodie to Toronto, Lummi Island (twice), San Francisco (twice), Tofino, Seattle, Whistler, Calgary, Yukon Territories, Hong Kong (Round 3), Japan (Tokyo and Kyoto), and Mexico (Mexico City and Oaxaca).

authentic, Japan, Japanese, TokyoNovember 28, 2013

Winter delicacies and seasonal favourites in Japan! (Sukiyaki & Cod Milt/Sperm)

By Mijune

I recently explored the food scene in Tokyo and Kyoto and Japan as a food Mecca left me almost speechless. Chefs were using seasonal ingredients and not because it was “the thing to do” — it’s what they have always done. I envy some of Japan’s winter delicacies and specialties. Here are two that I wish we had more of here.

Announcements, Asia, Food Event, Hong Kong, Japan, Kyoto, TokyoOctober 29, 2013

Follow Me Foodie in Asia! Round 3!

By Mijune

And we’re off again! Follow Me Foodie in Asia Round 2 happened around the same time last year and I didn’t expect to be back so soon! Follow Me Foodie to Hong Kong has become a staple and it’s where I’m starting off again! Following Follow Me Foodie to Hong Kong will be Follow Me Foodie to JAPAN!!!