Whispered Prayers Exhibit (Tokyo: day 3)

Happened upon this exhibit at 21_21 Design Sight in Tokyo-- exploration of written language across cultures. I wasn't supposed to be taking pictures, but couldn't help myself... and wound up with these somewhat muffled glimpses:









and I do love Rilke...

Ryugin (Tokyo: Day 3)

one spectacular meal...



Gastronomy Course B
RyuGin’s Special Collection

"Ichiban Dashi" Soup (Traditional Clear Broth)
With Puree of 5 Varieties of Wild Mushroom



Matsutake and Deep-fried Seaweed, Stuffed with Sea Urchin




Aichi Figs with Port Flavored Foie Gras Terrine
Served with Sesame Cream



Blue Swimming Crab and Abalone
Topped with Chrysanthemum Gelee



Ryugin’s House Special
Contrast of Two Abalone Pieces Cooked Differently
One Steamed for 10 Hours and the Other in Shabushabu




Assorted Sashimi “Ryugin Style”



Egg Pudding Made with Hamo's Bone Stock
Flavour of Autumn



Crispy Chargrilled “Akamutsu” Perch from Choshi
Served with Warm Vegetables and Broiled Mullet Roe
*the sauce was actually printed onto the plate (the fish is printed in raspberry sauce and the black printing is miso and squid ink sauce.) Delicious. Beautiful.



Char-grilled Natural Large Eel
With Aroma of Japanese Peppers




Chef’s Rice Dish of the Day



Fresh Compote of Pear and Small Grapes
with Plum Wine Soda Gelee



Caramel Ice Cream with “Wasanbon Sugar”
Served with grated Milk-Curd



Baked Chestnut Cake
Served on Full-Moon Presentation

Tsukiji Fish Market (Tokyo: Day 3)

There are rows and rows of small restaurants around the market:





and it appears the food at nearly every one is worth waiting for...

wrapping up Kamakura...