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Made by two Franco-Shizuokans born in Bourgogne and driven by the love of their Prefecture.

Month: December 2014

25 Dec
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Sengen Shrine in Shizuoka City getting ready for the New Year!

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Sengen Shrine, the biggest Shinto shrine in Shizuoka City, has been showing some frenzied preparations for the coming New Year and it is always a...
24 Dec
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Hatsukame Brewery-“Kame” Junmai Ginjo

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What I like about the sake brewed at Hatsukame Brewery in Okabe, Fujieda City, is that the brewery makes a sterling effort to present it...
23 Dec
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Gastronomic Destinations: France-Bretagne (7): L’Amiral in Rennes City!

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Service: Easy-going, friendly, smiling Equipment & facilities: very clean overall. Superb washroom. Entirely non-smoking Prices: Reasonable~slightly expemsive Strong points: Great seafood and fish. Very generous...
22 Dec
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Matsuzakaya Department Store Wines & Liquors in Shizuoka City!

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There are many good Wines 6 Liquor Shops in busy Shizuoka City, but one of the most practical ones is probably the one found in...
21 Dec
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Japanese Fish Species 12: Noresore/Conger Eel Whitebait

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“Noresore” will soon appear at some select fish markets, and as it will be a very short season, you will have to keep your eyes...
20 Dec
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Shizuoka Beer Tasting: Aoi Brewing- Flemish Wheat Ale

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This was a bit of a late appearance, but welcome as the concept was very different from craft beers brewed until now! Flemish Wheat Ale!...
17 Dec
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French Gastronomy: KAWASAKI Restaurant in Shizuoka City!

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Service: Pro and very friendly Facilities & Equipment: Spotless clean. Superb “bilingual” washroom. Entirely nonsmoking! Prices: Appropriate Strong points: Extensive use of local products, especially...
16 Dec
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Shizuoka Sake Tasting: Eikun Brewery-Junmai Ginjo Nama Genshu Bakuhatsu Nigori (conducted at La Sommeliere in Shizuoka City)

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I don’t mind repeating it all the time but I prefer conducting sake tastings in the right environment but not many places are propitious for...
16 Dec
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French Gastronomy: Early Christmas Dinner at Pissenlit in Shizuoka City!

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Service: Excellent and very friendly. Facilities: Great cleanliness overall. Superb washroom (mouthwash and toothpicks provided!)! Prices: Reasonable to slightly expensive, very good value. Strong points:...
15 Dec
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Sushi: Why You Should Eat It Away From Tokyo!

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This is an article bound to tickle some into self-righteous reactions but it will help visitors to Japan to discover the genuine article if they...
15 Dec
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Cassoulet & Red Bordeaux Wine Wine at La Sommeliere in Shizuoka City!

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Service: Very friendly and smiling if a bit shy Facilities & Equipment: Spotless clean. Beautiful washroom. Entirely non-smoking! Prices: Appropriate Strong points: Great range of...
12 Dec
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Shizuoka Beer Tasting: Aoi Brewing- Hollyhock Xmas Ale!

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The long-awaited craft beer by Aoi Brewing is finally served on the tap at AOI BEER STAND in Shizuoka City, Aoi Ku, Miyuki Cho, but...
10 Dec
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Wine Bar Lunch: La Vigne in Shizuoka City (2nd)!

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Service: smiling and very friendly Facilities: overall very clean. Superb washroom. Entirely nonsmoking! Prices: Reasonable Strong points: French bio wines only by the glass or...
10 Dec
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Nagano Beer Tasting: Minami Shinshu Beer Brewery-Apple Hop

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AOI BEER STAND owned by Aoi Brewery in Miyuki Cho, Aoi Ku, Shizuoka City, has the merit to offer on tap other craft beers from...
09 Dec
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Japanese Fish Species 11: Makogarei/Turbot

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“Makogarei” or Pleuronectes yokohamae Gunther for the specialists is one of the many kinds of turbot indigeneous to Japan. You will find it on the...