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Simon Daly
For Simon Daly's latest contributions to The Japan Times, see below:
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Jun 25, 2023
Recipe: Ukrainian-style walnut-stuffed prunes
There’s no evidence to suggest the mythical Odysseus ever sailed the Black Sea, but if he had, he might have feasted on Odesa's classic stuffed prunes.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Jun 11, 2023
Recipe: Leftover-boosting Indonesian crepes
Roti jala are savory, Indonesian net-like crepes that are as fun to make as they are to eat and will bring new life to mundane leftovers.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 28, 2023
Recipe: Black sugar Anzac biscuits
Though these treats first gained popularity more than 100 years ago, they taste just as good today.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Mar 5, 2023
Recipe: 'Smoky' soba
A boiling pot of cultures and noodles fit for any appetite.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Feb 26, 2023
Recipe: Oven 'fried' rice
Sick of slaving over a hot stove for some fried rice? Then don't.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Feb 5, 2023
Recipe: Amazake oatmeal
You don't need to be a heavy drinker to enjoy this low alcohol-infused breakfast.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Dec 18, 2022
Recipe: Christmas mirin meringue cake
If Japanese-made holiday confectionaries leave you wanting a certain something, this cake has all the Christmas hallmarks in spades.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Dec 4, 2022
Recipe: Sesame gateau
“Gateau” is one of those words we use when we want to sound fancy. Evoking elaborate construction and delicate decoration, the term simply means “cake.” Humble gateaux exist more than you might imagine, especially once you venture beyond city patisseries and into countryside farmhouses.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Nov 13, 2022
Recipe: Bubble and squeak
A bite of Old Blighty fit for both commoner and king.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Oct 23, 2022
Recipe: Miso ginger crunch
Sugar, spice and a little extra something nice goes into this unique take on a classic New Zealand treat.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Oct 2, 2022
Recipe: Twice-baked, dukkah-dusted kabocha
Forget pumpkin spice — there are better uses for your squash this October.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Sep 25, 2022
Recipe: Croque madame
The classic croque madame makes for a great template for experimentation.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Sep 4, 2022
Recipe: Blue honeysuckle cupcakes
Add a dash of color (and several dollops of icing) to your next dessert spread.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Aug 7, 2022
Recipe: Chilled ramen salad
Can't wait for winter to enjoy your favorite steamy ramen dish again? Try this chilled version perfect for the dog days of summer.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Jul 10, 2022
Recipe: Laotian lettuce wraps
Light and fresh, this Southeast Asian favorite works as a party snack and a full meal.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Jun 12, 2022
Recipe: Smoothies with a secret sweetness
A staple festival sipper, amazake makes a perfect smoothie add-on as well
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
May 8, 2022
Recipe: Malaysian chicken satay
Unlike its Japanese counterpart, Malaysian satay is heavily marinated and served alongside nutty, spiced sauces. Marinating chicken imparts flavor, tenderizes and moistens the meat, so we can use cuts like sasami (chicken tenderloin) that might otherwise be considered too dry for direct-flame grilling. I left mine whole, but cubing the chicken also works.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Apr 17, 2022
Recipe: Japanese-style seafood tacos
Make waves with these octopus-filled treats.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Mar 5, 2022
Recipe: Lamb biang biang noodles
Writing the kanji for this dish may end up proving more difficult than cooking it.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / THE RECIPE BOX
Feb 6, 2022
Recipe: Pulled-pork vindaloo
The real cultural melting pot will be in your kitchen if you opt to make this vindaloo with pulled pork and Japanese touches.
Weak yen fattens tourist wallets in Japan
People visit the Ameya Yokocho market in Tokyo's Ueno district during the Golden Week holiday on Tuesday.
Biden calls ally Japan ‘xenophobic’ along with rivals China and Russia
U.S. President Joe Biden speaks in Syracuse, New York, on April 25.
Number of vacant homes in Japan hits record high of 9 million
A vacant house in Tokyo is seen demolished in January 2020.
Saudi Arabia steps up Gaza-related arrests as Israel ties edge closer
The arrests for Gaza-related posts indicate Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s regime will take a hard line against citizens not toeing the line when it comes to normalizing ties with Israel.
'So hot you can't breathe': Extreme heat hits the Philippines
A pedestrian cools himself with a folding hand fan as he waits for a ride along a road in Manila on Wednesday, as extreme heat hit the Philippines.
Kishida sets sights on energy and climate in South America trip
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida will use a policy speech in Sao Paulo to set out his vision for ties between Japan and South America, almost 10 years after former Prime Minister Shinzo Abe advocated for stronger ties between the two in the same city.
Yellow sand allergy: A health issue made worse by climate change
A screenshot of the Meteorological Agency's satellite image of clouds and yellow sand (in pink) on Sunday.
Climate change, chalky grains and the risks for Japan’s rice farmers
A farmer plants seedlings in Satsumasendai, Kagoshima Prefecture. Japan’s self sufficiency rate for rice is nearly 100%, compared with 38% for food overall, on a calorie basis.
Japan wants you to spend more with ‘luxury tourism’
Performers play a traditional drum unique to Wajima, Ishikawa Prefecture, in the prefectural capital of Kanazawa on March 16 to mark the extension of the Hokuriku Shinkansen line to Tsuruga Station in Fukui Prefecture.
Theaster Gates’ ambitious ‘Afro-Mingei’ brings Black Chicago to Tokyo
Theaster Gates' “A Heavenly Chord” lines up church pews before seven speakers and a Hammond B3 organ, a type of electric organ prevalent in Black American churches.

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From easily navigable train stations to the helpfulness of its municipal staff, Tokyo has earned high praise for its commitment to accessibility for disabled travelers.
[Rebroadcast] Japan is doing better on accessibility than you may think

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When trying to trace your lineage in Japan, the "koseki" is the most important form of document you'll encounter.
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