Thursday, February 1, 2007

A Family Supper

"Fugu is a fish caught off the Pacific shores of Japan."


Fugu, also known as Fuku, is a fish that is from Japan. It carries high amounts tetrodotoxin, therefore it is considered a Japanese delicacy. You must be licensed to serve it. Eating the fish is now optional but in the past it used to be considered disrespectful if the fish was turned down.




Fugu fish.



"The tea-room looked out over the garden. From where i sat I could make out the acient well which as a child I had belived was haunted."

Tea ceremonies is a traditional ritual influenced by Budhism which a powdered green tea is cermonially prepared by a professional and served to a small group of guests.



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Traditional Tea Ceremony



1 comment:

Professor Sweet's Cultural Reference Log said...

Very nice blog, so far. You make it fun to read. I love the photos you've included.