Posts Tagged ‘Tokyo’

Ebisu: Holiday Violin Performance

Wednesday, January 6th, 2010

Holiday Violin Performance 1-3
vimeo - Holiday Violin Performance 1-3

A live holiday performance at Yebisu Garden Place in front of the infamous Baccarat chandelier which is 5m by 3m, has 250 light bulbs and 8,472 crystal pieces. Continue reading for two additional videos.

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Winter Break Japan

Monday, January 4th, 2010

After Raquel’s 30 hour flight from Brazil winter break officially began. Two weeks without school and finally a chance to see Japan. Our adventures took us to the heart of Tokyo in Shinjuku, the countryside of Kamakura for Christmas and finally Yokohama where fireworks over the bay welcomed the New Year. Click the gallery above for many pics including dragons, strange food and plenty of holiday lights.

Okonomiyaki and Soba Making

Monday, October 19th, 2009

Okonomiyaki
vimeo - Okonomiyaki

Making Soba Noodles
vimeo - Making Soba Noodles

Videos of two favorite Japanese dishes. Okonomiyaki is a pancake like pizza that can include various toppings and styles. Practically every region has its own recipe.  Second video is a local soba (Japanese style noodles) shop passed while walking around Kamakura. The process involves thinly spreading a large piece of buckwheat dough, folding it and then chopping it into small noodle sections.




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