Ninjas are definitely getting fewer nowadays. But just a few hundred years ago in Japan during the Edo period, there were still so many of them. One day, the shogun, -the military leader of Japan, invited a ninja to his castle. I mean, who wouldn't? Shoguns are just like us; we all want to meet ninjas! So when this ninja agreed on the shogun's request, he was so delighted; so very delighted that he invited all his associates and many high-ranking samurais to his castle. When the ninja arrived … [Read more...]
Ohmu-Rice
Like most fans would say, "Nausiccaa(風の谷のナウシカ)" is my favorite film from Studio Ghibli. I constantly find beautiful fan artworks on the internet under #studioghibliart hush-tags, and that inspired me. Then I wondered what it would be like to create food art out of Nausiccaa. Surprisingly, the first thought that came to my mind was the "Ohmu". The giant dark-green creature Ohmu. They look pretty scary in the film, but maybe I can manage it to make it edible...? Would it be a good idea or just … [Read more...]
Rilakkuma Inari
In 1967, John Lennon wrote a song called "All you need is love". He also admitted hitting women, "any women", he said, and abandoned one of his children. He was a diligent peace activist, and wrote many songs about love and peace. He explained, "This is why I am always about peace, you see. It's the most violent people who go for love and peace". When I read those words, my emotions simply broke through my "good girl" façade, and with a painful sensation of flash-backs, I went into … [Read more...]