Arriving back at Kaz's family's apartment after a day of plum forest, castle tours and driving Takako served up Nabe for dinner. Our first experience of Japanese hot pot was fantastic. Fresh ingredients and noodles cooked in a soup base in the centre of the table inspired and surprised us. An array of vegetables and tofu were devoured, noodles and bowls of soup noisily slurped as is the custom in Japan, cooling the food as it enters the mouth and perhaps also a sign of appreciation. Each night to come would find us sitting at this table enjoying the most amazing Japanese meals, as Takako found ways to broaden our experience of Japanese food while catering to Gigi's veganism. The woman deserved a medal for her culinary efforts during our stay. We just hope that one day the Mastuda family come to visit us here in Australia so we can repay the favour.
Take and Hanami showing us how it's done.
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Strangely I find myself grateful for the early morning insomnia I'm suffering for it has given me the chance to finally catch up on all of your Japan blogs - thoroughly enjoyable reading as usual...Janet (2.17am)
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