Horizon Japan International School (HJIS) is virtually opening its doors on Thursday, February 10th, 14:00 – 16:00 (JST), and we would love it if you could join us. Starting at 14:00, we will be opening our doors virtually, and you will be given a chance to discover who we are and the enriching educational experience we provide and explore both our Primary and Secondary divisions at school. Come and connect with our Head of School, Principals, Coordinators, Students, and Alumni to gain an in-depth insight into HJIS, our programs, and our daily campus life. To secure your…
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Ingredients whitefish (catfish or cod) 100g okra 4 pods breadcrumbs (finely ground by food processor) 50g corn grits 50g egg (beaten) 1 flour to taste salt and pepper to taste lemon ⅙ wedge jalapeño pickle to taste Cajun spice chili powder 20g paprika powder 30g cumin powder 10g dried oregano 1g garlic powder 5g onion powder 20g black pepper 10g salt 10g Mix all Cajun spice ingredients. Separately, mix bread crumbs and corn grits. Season whitefish lightly with salt and pepper. Coat whitefish and okra with the batter in the following order: flour, egg, bread crumbs & corn grits.…
Chinese food and craft beer–it’s not a combination you often encounter. But if it exists anywhere, we thought, we might find it in the Noge area–and find it we did. Cocoro no Tuki offers true-to-style Chinese dishes alongside a fine beer selection. The narrow, single-room bar is separated from the cooking area by a clear partition, allowing you to watch your food prepared. This is almost as enjoyable as eating it. Proprietor Atsushi Tanaka spent nearly three decades as a chef at Chinese Restaurant PEKING in Tokyo’s Shiba Park Hotel so you can expect top-notch cuisine. For traditional fare, go…
A long line of customers forms outside Monkey Magic Teahouse (Goku Chasou in Japanese) just before lunchtime. The establishment located near Kanteibyo Shrine in Yokohama’s Chinatown is celebrating its 20th anniversary. The first floor is a shop selling an extensive array of Chinese tea as well as teapots, cups, ornaments, and other interesting items. The second floor is an attractive teahouse. If you time it right, you can enjoy your tea while taking in live musical performances on traditional instruments. Explore the world of Chinese tea to your heart’s content using all of your five senses in an exotic space…
As Christmas approaches, many perhaps feel a greater sense of kindness. Spending time at Christmas Toys will deepen those feelings further. Teruhisa Kitahara, the owner of the store and a big fan of Christmas, opened Christmas Toys in September 1986. As the name suggests, it sells Christmas merchandise year round. The store is located in a Western-style building in Yamate and has been meticulously restored by hand, creating a relaxing atmosphere away from the chaos of everyday life. Manager Masako Kannonbayashi tells us, “The store seeks to evoke an orthodox ‘red and green’ Christmas.” The various goods lined up on…
Many of Yokohama’s old, hole-in-the-wall businesses are disappearing. This is especially the case in Noge, the district where our office is located. When we launched over ten years ago, it was a maze of tiny bars, eateries, and other old businesses. New highrises and chain bars are replacing a lot of it, though. Some consider this progress, others, cultural loss. We talk a little about it in a new column in this issue. We hope you’ll go out and explore some of these places before it’s too late. Or maybe your patronage will keep them alive! Only time will tell…
When I was nineteen years old, my sister, four years my elder, left Japan. That was thirteen years ago. As for her reason, she told me, “I need to find my own way of life.” When I went to Narita Airport to see her off, I was moved to tears as I watched her leave alone, lugging a huge pack on her back. She had decided to live a free lifestyle and try new things on her own. She ended up starting a family in Argentina, on the opposite side of the planet from Japan. She got through the worst…
Ingredients lamb shoulder (sliced) 400g onion (cut into wedges) 1/2 green peppers (seeded and sliced) 3 clove of garlic 1 bourbon to taste salad oil to taste salt and pepper to taste Spice mix cumin powder 5g chili powder 10g paprika powder 5g coriander powder 3g oregano 1g For garnish coriander as needed avocado (seeded, peeled, & sliced) 1 sour cream 10g lime (cut into wedges) 1 corn tortillas 8 to 10 Heat a skillet or frying pan, add salad oil and garlic. When aroma is evident, add lamb and sauté. Add onions and peppers next. When meat is…
In recent years, rapid climate change has contributed to a number of natural disasters and COVID-19 has upended conventional wisdom, ushering in conditions that many accept as a new normal. Now more than ever people recognize the need to come together and help each other overcome problems of the modern age. Understanding of the needs of people with disabilities is as important now as it’s ever been. Exemplifying this, Yokohama-based company Chocolabo is dedicated to a forward-thinking, diverse workplace that proactively incorporates the skills of this underutilized segment of our society. The president of the company, Noriyuki Ito, now in…
Yokohama native Masaki Izumi is the Deputy Director of Yokohama International Education Academy (YIEA) What have been some of your school’s challenges during the pandemic? The most difficult part was deciding how to ensure the safety of students and teachers. The students who come from abroad to study have a limited amount of time, so we couldn’t afford to stop classes. When the pandemic worsened, we held classes online. Once face-to-face classes could be held again, we required masks and face shields to be worn, did constant disinfecting, and took other measures to prevent the spread of the virus. Making…