Gaijin Glossary

You could spend a lifetime on one block in Tokyo and never truly learn the rhythms, the flavors, the subtle social cues that guide every interaction. But somehow that depth of ignorance is neither overwhelming nor intimidating. It’s your excuse to give yourself over entirely to the Floating World, an ancient term for the carnal, pleasure-seeking urbanity of Tokyo. As an outsider, you will never comprehend, so don’t sweat it, just close your eyes and take your best bite. Essential words for traveling Tokyo… Roads & Kingdoms

Wagakki Band - Homura + Akatsuki no Ito @ 2015 Hibiya Yagai Ongakudo

Authentic Mapo Tofu

Mapo tofu (麻婆豆腐, ma po dou fu) is one of the most popular dishes from Sichuan cuisine. The tofu pieces are braised in a rich spicy, and savory sauce along with fresh garlic and scallions, with a small amount of ground pork to enhance the flavor. The dish is so appetizing and it goes perfectly with steamed rice. Cooking mapo tofu is quite easy but you do need a few special ingredients to get the authentic flavor… Omnivore’s Cookbook

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