Tag Archives: Japan

Sakura crush

Posted on May 3, 02008 by Fremont

Sakura Matsuri at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens was a well-attended event yesterday afternoon. Despite the crowds and traffic, luckily, we were able to find a parking spot on the street right near the entrance. More good karma. Just as we … Continue reading →

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Sakura are blooming

Posted on April 27, 02008 by Fremont

Seventeen days left. Still working on edits and writing. But wanted to share and care some beautiful sakura with you and you and you. If you’ve any romantic inclinations, this is the season to prepare a picnic lunch for a … Continue reading →

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Hungry ghost

Posted on April 15, 02008 by Fremont

If there’s an aftercarbon, this would be a terrible place to wind up. Itadakemasu..

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Hot sakura

Posted on March 30, 02008 by Fremont

I met some friends downtown for dinner and we decided to try the Kitchen Club. I’d never eaten there before, only sake and tasty morsels at Chibi’s Bar next door. The meal was a continuation on the celebratory eating I’ve … Continue reading →

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“I like strange meat”

Posted on March 27, 02008 by Fremont

I’ve kept one foot in Japan—another in France, but will tap about soon—since yesterday. Here’s a picture of one of my favourite meals eaten there. K’s father was impressed by my love of sake and unagi. In the spirit of … Continue reading →

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Sakura!

Posted on March 26, 02008 by Fremont

During spring, in late March and early April, sakura festivals take place all around Japan. I love Japanese food and culture. I’ve been chanting ‘Sakura!’ and free associating sakura poems and songs all afternoon. A dear girlfriend in Japan teases … Continue reading →

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