Yuzu

Yuzu gets a mention in the San Francisco Chronicle online.

http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/07/FDV11KTF4N.DTL&type=foodhttp://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/article.cgi?f=/c/a/2011/10/07/FDV11KTF4N.DTL&type=food

Rice harvest

They've harvested almost all the local rice, including a lot that was flattened by the last typhoon and next straightened up again. A farmer told a friend of mine that that rice will be okay.

Ramen (Cup Noodle) Museum

http://www.japantoday.com/category/national/view/just-add-people-ramen-museum-opens-doors-2

Cup Noodle Museum

http://www.japantoday.com/category/food/view/cup-noodle-museum-to-open-in-yokohama-on-sept-17

Curry

http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/fg20110826f1.html

How do you "cook" katsuo no tataki?

Carnivorous Women

Who like nikuzushi -- meat sushi.


Article in English
http:/ /www.japantoday.com/category/lifestyle/view/raw-meat-sushi-bar-in-tokyo-attracting-female-meat-lovers

Restaurant information in Japanese
http://r.gnavi.co.jp/a687110/

Makizushi ad for Setsubun

As you can see, the supermarket wants to extend makizushi season to sell more, just like extending the Christmas shopping season.

Setsubun

Setsubun is coming!

In fact, it's the same day as Chinese New Year this year.

Kugelhof cake -- local style

Local handmade sugar, sudachi (a very local citrus) -- yes, this is definitely a local version.

Fall color -- in this case, yellow and blooming

Christmas in Japan

One of the typical symbols of the season.