Cherry blossom time is a special time of year all around the world but no where is it celebrated in a more intense manner than in Japan. I was fortunate to have been in Japan at the right time of year to experience this phenomenon. Above all, the celebration is a very social thing that has to be seen to believed.
Okonomiyaki is a Japanese savoury pancake containing a variety of ingredients. The name is derived from the word okonomi, meaning “what you like” or “what you want”, and yaki meaning “grilled” or “cooked” (cf. yakitori and yakisoba). Okonomiyaki is mainly associated with the Kansai or Hiroshima areas of Japan, but is widely available throughout the country. Toppings and batters tend to vary according to region. Tokyo okonomiyaki is usually smaller than a Hiroshima or Kansai okonomiyaki (wikipeida)
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