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May 2019

SUSHI
2019/05/28

Enjoy Sushi at a Popular Local Shop

Awa-Kamogawa is an area with scenic mountain and ocean views, and is home to Kamogawa SeaWorld, traditional ryokan hotels, and the internationally visited Kameda Hospital.

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Kamogawa Sea World | 【CHIBA・KAMOGAWA Aquarium】

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This time we’d like to introduce a sushi restaurant within a 3 minute walk from JR Awa-Kamogawa Station, “SUSHI SASAMOTO (鮨笹元).”

The place isn’t big, but the family-run sushi restaurant has a great atmosphere with counter seating and low-standing tables called KOAGARI for sitting on the tatami.

During our visit we ordered the CHIRASHI DON, a rice bowl topped with a bunch of fresh seafood. There are a variety of CHIRASHI DON to choose from at SASAMOTO, but I went with the 1700 yen meal.

The rice is made using a light vinegar flavoring, the same as sushi rice, and the toppings consist of a variety of local vegetables. The fish came on a separate plate topped with a special dressing. After thoroughly mixing, we topped the rice with the fish and enjoyed the great combination of flavors.

The meal came complete with a Hijiki seaweed dish and Miso soup.

In addition to the CHIRASHI DON and SUSHI, the shop has a large selection of seafood including sweetened boiled fish and SASHIMI. There is also locally brewed Japanese Sake to try. 

Immerse yourself in the local area and cuisine at SASAMOTO.
Kamogawa, located right on the coast, is a great place to get delicious seafood!

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SHOP LIST:SUSHI SASAMOTO (鮨笹元)

JAPANESE SEASONINGS
2019/05/16

Must-have Japanese Seasonings

Great for those interested in Japanese Cuisine!

Kappabashi is visited by many international travelers looking to buy Japanese knives. I myself often visit to pick up the tool that is essential for any kitchen.

However, this time I’d like to introduce some of my favorite Japanese seasonings. These seasonings come from family businesses with 100+ years of history and traditional recipes. The shops are also based in the prefecture where I am living, Chiba Prefecture.  

The essential seasonings of Japanese cuisine are TAMARI Soy Sauce, MIRIN, and SESAMI OIL. Each one of these is made with care and methods that have been passed down through the generations.

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During the era when Samurai wielded Katana, these flavors were distributed to the city by boat. During that time, Chiba not only benefited from its location on the coast, but also its many riverways.

Even with the modernization of distribution and an increase in business competition, these family run businesses continue to prosper.

You won’t find these products at the supermarket or the convenience store. While some accommodations might be able to accept a delivery, for the most part the only way to get them is by traveling on foot to the shop. That is part of their unique value.

The reason I continue to use them is for their power to add a twist to any of my favorite meals. Next time you’re in Japan, be sure to pick up some of these quintessential Japanese flavors to try with your own cooking and take your food to the next level!

VEGETARIAN
2019/05/06

Ryotei VEGETARIAN Menu

In Japan the Ryotei name is associated with traditional Japanese cuisine, entertainment, and high-class dining.

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Allow us to introduce the vegetarian menu of one of Ryotei’s locations. There are also Halal options available upon request to suit the diverse needs of their international guests.

The “Proprietress-to-be” is also on hand and speaks English to help serve you if there are any dietary concerns. It is often the case in Japan that traditional restaurants are passed down through the generations, and she is part of that long tradition.

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The pictured course is 2800 yen (+tax)

Vegetarian  Course
There are 3 courses available and each are completely customization. To create your course select from the items below. 

・2,800 yen (+tax)／②＋③＋⑦＋⑧＋⑨   
・3,500 yen (+tax) ／①＋②＋③＋⑤＋⑦＋⑧＋⑨
・5,000 yen (+tax)／①＋②＋③＋④＋⑤＋⑥＋⑦＋⑧＋⑨

Reservation is needed 5 days in advance.
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CANCELLATION POLICY: 
・One day before: 50%
・On the day of your booking date: 100%
We start preparation 4 days before your visit. Please let us know as soon as possible if there is any cancellation or change of your booking.
Thank you very much for your understanding.

 = Course example =
Note : Ingredients will vary depending on the season and harvest.

①SAKIZUKE (Appetizer)：PEANUT TOFU
   Wasabi (Japanese horserabish), Stock sauce, wolfberry

②ZENSAI (Hors d’oeuvre)：Pickled White Radish and Carro with citron, Green soybeans, Japanese butterbur, Sweetened sweet potato in lemon syrup, Boiled spinach with sesame, Yam cake with miso paste, Chinese yam with sour plum paste

③MUKOUZUKE (Side Dish)：Vegetable Sashimi
   Tofu skin, asparagus, bamboo shoots, white radish, carrot, radish, cucumber, mustard vinegar sauce, soy sauce with stock

④YAKIMONO (Grilled Dish) : Grilled Onion with Ponzu sauce
   potato with sauce, carrot, chervil, Japanese mustard

⑤TAKIAWASE（Boiled Dish ）：Somen (thin white Japanese wheat flour noodles) and Vegetables
   okura(ladies’ fingers), green onion, grate ginger, tomato

⑥AGEMONO（Grilled Dish）：Tempura
   lotus root, sweet potato, pumpkin, shiso leaf, maitake mushroom, shiitake mushroom, myoga(Japanese ginger), shungiku (garland chrysanthemum), pine needles (as decoration)

 ⑦NABEMONO (Hot-pot)：Soy Milk Hot-pot
    Chinese cabbage, mizuna (Japanese mustard green), shimeji mushroom, enoki mushroom, green onion, tofu

⑧SHOKUJI：Multi grain rice, Miso-soup, Japanese pickles

⑨MIZUGASHI (Desert)

*Free of animals and dairy products, eggs and honey, soup stock is made using kombu kelp
*No nutritional specialist available
*Due to the nature of restaurant meal preparation and possible cross-contamination, meals may contain traces of animal products.
Don’t miss out on fantastic food and a traditional Japanese dining experience.

⇨Please ask us freely about changing sweaters if you have any concerns.

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