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This Japanese-style restaurant occupies a converted machi-ya (traditional construction, city-style house) and is 100 m south of the Echizen City Hall. A few generations ago there would have been a mix of workshops and residences with a larger number of people in the average family. So the narrow street would have been a bit busier than now, when so much involves personal cars, parking, and private communication by mobile phones. Life has become more compartmentalized, although some parts of one's day still take place in full view of the public eye, or in the semi-public view of offices, shops, and restaurants.
There are many reasons to dine out at a restaurant, including convenience, a chance to get away from one's routines and home setting, a selection of tasty food not ordinarily part of one's own meals, and the atmosphere offered as part of the presentation of the food. The very same morsels of food taste different in the dining area of a restaurant, compared to its kitchen, office space, or outdoors from the seating area. This "added value" derives from the context of decoration, one’s companions and (special) occasion, as well as music, lighting, smells and general ambiance. Perhaps reputation or rating/review of a place contributes to the significance of the experience and the taste of the first bit, as well. What of this restaurant?
The old-style private house with interior walls removed to form a large space with high ceiling give a hint of old times, and the menu, too, is a mix of cultural comfort foods and here and there some modern twists to give contrast, variety, and alternatives for those who want to try something new. Maybe this combination of nostalgia and novelty is true of other facets of current social life in Japan. Some people crave foreign contrasts to familiar Japanese ways, while others are the reverse, seeking to minimize non-Japanese parts of their daily experience.
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Dear Jamie,
Wow - twenty years ago was a very special day!!! I remember the first time I saw you. The family all got together to celebrate mine and Dad's birthdays and to celebrate the joy of having you in the family. We all celebrated at Bomma and Papa's home in Escondido (in August of course)- great visit and great memories - I should post a few of those to share with you.
Have a wonderful day my dear - I am sure your mom is going to make you a very special dinner tonight.
I am so proud of you and I know that Uncle Jeff is too. He would have loved speaking to you about your studies. He was so interested in the world and loved to debate issues. He also loved the stars and the universe and would have had a great time discussing what you learned in that one class that you wrote Eric a letter about.
I hope that all is going well with your work - it is such a great place - I enjoyed my visit to it and will add more pictures of it on my site.
I love you and hope to read some of your papers this year when you return to Berkeley. I just read an article on one of the professors there in my FT newspaper - will send that on to you.
I love you and wish you the very best today and always.
XOXO,
Aunt Lisa
Had to quickly come up with cards for twins turning two - sometimes simple is better. And, I finally used this adorable stamp set from Avery Elle. TFL!
Supplies:
Furry Friends (Avery Elle)
So Much to Say (Lawn Fawn)
Artstamp Large Numbers (Inkadinkado)
Family Ties die (Memory Box)
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Michael J Fox and Me.
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Michael J Fox talk at London Film and Comic Con.
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