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Japan Today
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Japan Today
Kinbato: A Japanese Paloma cocktail recipe
By Lauren Shannon Say hello to the Kinbato, our refreshing original Japanese cocktail recipe inspired by the tropical flavors of Okinawa. For this, we're putting a Japanese twist on the classic Paloma cocktail. With Japan's humid summer in full swing, this light, zesty cocktail is perfect for Japanese-style outdoor BBQs or winding down after a day in the sun. Let us bring a little Okinawan sunshine to your glass with this Japanese Paloma cocktail recipe — you're going to love it! The Inspiration A couple of kinbato doves, also known as Emerald Dove For this creation, we are getting our inspiration from a well-known drink in Central America: the Paloma. Many people think that the tequila-based Margarita is the most famous drink in Mexico, but actually, the national Mexican cocktail is the Paloma. This classic drink is also made with a tequila base. Other ingredients include grapefruit juice and a sweet citrusy soda — a refreshing cocktail. The word Paloma means 'dove' in Spanish, so our new version will be named after a beautiful, colorful dove, the Kinbato, which can be found in Japan's southernmost prefecture. For our Kinbato cocktail, we will keep the classic ratios and stay with a citrus-forward summer drink with a strong alcohol kick. Using Shikuwasa Image: iStock: botamochi We are using shikuwasa juice as the citrus element in our recipe. Shikuwasa is an Okinawan lime with a rich citrus flavor and a sour taste. In Japan, it is used like lemon to flavor grilled meat, fish and salad dressings. It can also be used in ice cream, desserts and juice drinks — everything is possible with shikuwasa Shikuwasa can be easily purchased online, especially in bottled juice form. While it's harder to find fresh outside of Okinawa, if you do have access to the real thing, by all means, use it. The fresh flavor is brighter and uniquely more refreshing. Since fresh shikuwasa are pretty small — most about three centimeters in diameter — the best way to juice them is to cut a slice in the skin and squeeze the fruit whole without cutting in half as we often do with lemons or limes. This method not only makes juicing easier but also helps keep seeds out of your juice (and your cocktail). The Sweetness & Spice Image: Lauren Shannon Click here to read more. External Link © Savvy Tokyo
Asahi Shimbun
11-07-2025
- General
- Asahi Shimbun
‘26 Martyrs of Japan' pieces return home from Vatican
The portrait of St. James Kisai, left, and the painting of St. Francis Kichi are on display on June 15 in Osaka's Chuo Ward. (Yasuaki Oshika) OSAKA--Two historic artworks featuring the '26 martyrs' are back home in Japan for the first time in 94 years and on display to the public. The series of Japanese-style hanging scrolls, collectively known by the name '26 Martyrs of Japan,' have long been stored at the Vatican. The '26 Martyrs of Japan' returned to their homeland following seven years of patient negotiations between Catholic officials from Japan and the Vatican side. Two portraits from the celebrated set of artworks are currently being exhibited at the Catholic Tamatsukuri Church in Osaka's Chuo Ward. Depicted on the picture scrolls are the 26 devoted Catholic worshippers who were crucified in 1597 at what is now Nagasaki Prefecture by the order of warlord Toyotomi Hideyoshi (1537-1598) under his anti-Christian policies. The Christians were dragged through today's Kyoto and Osaka prefectures, as well as elsewhere, before reaching Nagasaki on foot for their execution. The 26 martyred, canonized Catholics were selected for the motif by Seikyo Okayama (1895-1977), a baptized Japanese-style painter hailing from Hiroshima Prefecture. Okayama, as a student of pioneering Japanese artist Takeuchi Seiho (1864-1942), was so impressed by the martyrs that he spent about 15 years perfecting the hanging scrolls showing the 26 Catholic believers in a Japanese style. The painter applied natural mineral pigments to silk in particular in finishing the sweeping portraits, with each measuring 190 centimeters in length and 75 cm in width. The illustrated scrolls were then donated to the pope in 1931. An ongoing challenge is that the artworks have been badly damaged with the pigment falling off, due, in part, to the differences in humidity and other climate conditions between Japan and the Vatican. Another cause of their deterioration lies in how they were kept: the hanging scrolls have been rolled up for storage. Noticing their poor condition, Japanese Cardinal Manyo Maeda called for the restoration of the '26 Martyrs of Japan.' Working with other like-minded people, Maeda asked the Vatican to allow the pictures to be put on display within Japan. Their seven-year mutual talks finally led to a decision in May this year to send two repaired portraits to Japan for exhibition. At the time, Maeda, now 76, was attending the conclave as one of the cardinals that elected Leo XIV as the new pope to succeed his predecessor, Francis, who had died earlier. The pair of paintings portray St. Francis Kichi, a carpenter captured near what is currently the Koshien district of Hyogo Prefecture, and St. James Kisai, who spread Christian teachings while working for the church of the Society of Jesus in today's Osaka Prefecture. Also on display at the Catholic Tamatsukuri Church are the replicas of the '26 Martyrs of Japan.' Chikako Kinoshita, 55, a great-granddaughter of Okayama, said she was deeply moved by the dramatic turn of events. 'It is like a dream,' she said. Maeda stressed that the exhibition will provide visitors with a valuable opportunity. 'I believe that many people are still unaware of who the 26 martyrs were,' Maeda said. 'I hope they will learn about the history of persecution via the latest display and thereby reflect on religious freedom and the dignity of life.' The exhibition will run through Sept. 15. It is open from 10 a.m. to noon and from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Sundays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays. Admission is free.
Boston Globe
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Boston Globe
Seven outstanding burgers in the Boston area to sink your teeth into
.bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } The Capital Burger The Capital Burger When a fancy steakhouse (in this case the Address: 159 Newbury Street, Back Bay Phone: 617-262-1333 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Highland Kitchen Highland Kitchen Adam DeTour for The Boston Globe. Food styling by Sheila Jarnes. This neighborhood restaurant in Somerville is a favorite for so many reasons — the wonderful staff, the impeccable jukebox selection, the goat stew. The double cheeseburger is right up there: two 4-ounce patties, caramelized onions, shredded lettuce, and cheese, with or without bacon. It is a glorious tower of comfort food, engineered with finesse, each element in perfect proportion. Once you start eating, it's messy, beautiful chaos. You definitely want fries with that, and maybe a margarita from the bar. Address: 150 Highland Avenue, Somerville Phone: 617-625-1131 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Hojoko Hojoko There it is, amid the sushi, ramen, and other Japanese dishes at this Fenway hangout from Tim and Nancy Cushman of O Ya. What's a cheeseburger doing on a menu like this? Making diners very happy, which would seem to be a big part of the goal of a place that calls itself a 'rock 'n' roll tavern.' There's wagyu beef in the patty, which gets topped with American cheese and Japanese-style dashi pickles for perfect melty-gooey cultural synthesis. Address: 1271 Boylston Street, Fenway Phone: 617-670-0507 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Little Donkey Little Donkey Brooke Elmore At Little Donkey, the burger is treated with every bit as much respect as dishes like grilled Mediterranean sea bass and wagyu tartare. The results are burger brilliance. Griddled dry-aged beef is topped with American cheese, buffalo pickles, and fried jalapeno chips, served on a potato roll slathered with onion-y mayo. It's a symphony of flavors and textures, high-low restaurant cooking at its best. Address: 505 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Phone: 617-945-1008 Find online: Related : .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage Mr. Bartley's Burger Cottage Silvia Domanoski Tables are squeezed in tight, and every inch of space is covered with memorabilia, old signs, even a long list of famous diners (Jackie O, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan, Shaq, Joan Baez – the list goes on). After 60 years, the Bartley family sold their burger joint to Josh Huggard in 2021, and the burgers and onion rings remain first-class. Do yourself a favor and try the thick and luscious Oreo milkshake. Address: 1246 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Phone: 617-354-6559 Find online: .bofbpic img { width: 100%; height: auto; } Veggie Galaxy Veggie Galaxy Christina Orso This iconic all-vegetarian diner in Central Square has five veggie burgers (all can be made vegan) on its menu, from a portobello patty melt to a towering seitan 'chicken' sandwich between two mac and cheese waffles. But the Galaxy Smashburger, made with beets and lentils, is a standout: hearty and delicious, served on plush, slightly sweet buns slathered with a vegan mayo sauce. Address: 450 Massachusetts Avenue, Cambridge Phone: 617-497-1513 Find online: Boston Globe Best of the Best were selected by Globe newsroom staff and correspondents, and limited to Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, and Brookline. 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Eater
11-07-2025
- Business
- Eater
A Tenderloin Bathhouse-Restaurant Is (Finally) Taking Dinner Reservations
is the associate editor for the Northern California and Pacific Northwest region writing about restaurant and bar trends, coffee and cafes, and pop-ups. The combo Japanese-style bathhouse and restaurant Onsen is not only back from its pandemic-induced shutdown, but about to serve dinner to San Franciscans once again. In an Instagram post, ownership for Onsen let fans know a summer of pop-ups is on the horizon. Installations include newcomer Dostee, traveling operation Aku's BBQ, tried and true Claws of Mantis, and more. Dinners run from July 19 through August 31, with two soaks and seatings per shuttering due to COVID-induced restrictions, Onsen was an only-in-San Francisco kind of phenomenon. Former San Francisco Chronicle restaurant critic Michael Bauer penned a positive review in 2017. It was a top 100 restaurant pick in 2017 and 2018 for the paper, too. General manager Adam Wren told the Chronicle he'd reopen the bathhouse in late 2024. The upcoming meals and bathhouse experiences start at $110 for parties no larger than four. Saluhall gets a familiar face Dominic Prado and his Tacos El Ultimo Baile are coming to San Francisco. He'll take his Fruitvale-born business to mid-Market's Saluhall, taking over one of the former tenant spaces on the second floor. Tacos and burritos full of 12-hour smoked brisket or topped with mozzarella, vampiro-style, are on the menu. This location will run seven days a week from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m as of Saturday, July 12. Coffee phenom location up for lease Local fruit coffee innovator Outset has a big 'for lease' sign up in its Valencia Street location following a few weeks of smaller 'closed temporarily' signs in the window. Owner Heng Qiu says his business partner is in direct negotiations regarding the space with the landlord to try to reopen, and he is unsure of the status of the negotiations. The FiDi outpost remains open. Michelin-approved pairing hits Van Ness Food security nonprofit Farming Hope will host Hilda and Jesse for a chef dinner on Thursday, August 14. Chef Ollie Liedags' work at the North Beach restaurant has cemented the relative newcomer as a mainstay fine dining player in San Francisco. Expect three to five courses with an optional drinks pairing, proceeds of which support the nonprofit's second chance hiring programs and community gardening efforts. Early bird tickets are available until Monday, July 14, and can be purchased online. Eater SF All your essential food and restaurant intel delivered to you Email (required) Sign Up By submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice . This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
10-07-2025
- Politics
Emperor Visits Mongolian School with Japanese-Style Education
Ulaanbaatar, July 10 (Jiji Press)--Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Thursday visited Shine Mongol School, a private school in Ulaanbaatar that incorporates Japanese-style education, such as school uniforms, school lunches and club activities. After being greeted by students, the Emperor inspected a Japanese class for high school students. In response to students speaking in Japanese, including about their dreams of studying in Japan, the Emperor said, "I'm very glad to see you studying with such high aspirations." The school's predecessor, Shine Mongol High School, was founded in 2000 by Janchiv Galbadrakh, 62, who studied at Yamagata University in northeastern Japan and whose eldest daughter attended a high school in Japan. Shine Mongol High School has evolved into a comprehensive educational institution offering elementary through high school education and also featuring a college of engineering and a Japanese-style technical college known as "kosen." [Copyright The Jiji Press, Ltd.]
