The Restaurant of Lost Recipes by Hisashi Kashiwai, translated from Japanese by Jesse Kirkwood, is the second book in the bestselling, mouth-watering, Japanese sleuthing series. It follows on from The Kamogawa Food Detectives.Down a lesser known Kyoto backstreet resides the incomparable Kamogawa Diner. This unique establishment is operated by a father-daughter duo, who provide … [Read more...] about The Restaurant of Lost Recipes by Hisashi Kashiwai – Book Review
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Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi – Book Review
Before we say goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi is his fourth novel in the million-copy bestselling series.Toshikazu Kawaguchi’s moving novel, Before we say goodbye, has been translated from the Japanese by Geoffrey Trousselot. It investigates that age-old question: Where and at what moment in time would you return to if you could travel back there? Also, who would you want to … [Read more...] about Before We Say Goodbye by Toshikazu Kawaguchi – Book Review
Japanese Gardens: Toowoomba
The Toowoomba Japanese Gardens are named ‘Ju Raku En’ which translated from Japanese means ‘enjoying peace and longevity in a public place’. The area is one of Australia’s largest traditionally designed Japanese stroll gardens. The garden design was completed by the Nakane Garden Research in Japan. Rocks are used to create three dimensional pictures in stone. The … [Read more...] about Japanese Gardens: Toowoomba
Sushi Lovers: Rosalie
Sushi Lovers is tucked away in the corner at Rosalie Village. I’m a huge fan of their freshly made sushi. It takes a little longer but if you don’t mind a short wait they are great. We both shared our dishes and enjoyed crumbed chicken sushi, salmon sashimi, soft shell crab hand roll, pork gyozas and chicken yakitori. I’ve enjoyed their miso soup and many of the other … [Read more...] about Sushi Lovers: Rosalie