Archivo para el día 17 de November, 2009

Brief History of Japan – Part 3

Por kirai el 17 de November de 2009 en History

In the mid-nineteenth century, when Europe and the United States were already fully engaged in the industrial revolution, Japan was a feudal country ruled by an army (samurai) who had the power of life and death over the rest of society. In July 1853, an American squad led by Admiral Perry entered the Tokyo Bay. [...]

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Whale meat shop

Por kirai el 17 de November de 2009 en Food

When I arrived to Japan for the first time I was surprised to see whale meat cans in the supermarket, now I am totally used to it (which doesn’t mean I agree with it). What surprised me the other day was bumping into a shop where only whale meat is sold!! They are specialized in [...]

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