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There is quit a difference between the Japan I know and love and the Japan my girlfriend knows and loves.more

Being a Christian country Austria has some very nice traditions in the weeks leading up to Christmas. Notably baking (and eating) cookies, getting together with friends and families, enjoying warm spiced wine and lighting candles everywhere. So generally it is supposed to be a time of peace, quiet and inner reflection.more

Funny things happen at the intersection, when Asian culture gets mixed with the European traditions.^[1]more

Amongst my friends in Japan bento — especially the 愛妻弁当^[1] — is all the rage now. This and the slippery slope of trying to be a good boyfriend motivated me to try and cook one myself.more

I hope you enjoyed your Easter Ham and are now stuffed and happily lying amongst the remains of what once was a heap of artfully colored eggs and chocolate snacks.^[1]more