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I am not a big city person. I do not like large crowds. And yet. In the process of preparing for a trip to Japan: insurance, entry paperwork, itineraries, that sort of thing. Originally, the plan was to explore some smaller, off-the-beaten-path destinations. But plans change.Now, it will be a week in Tokyo and a week in Osaka, both with side trips. The focus will be on museums, art exhibitions, funky jazz kissas, and cool coffee shops. Two weeks…a quick trip. In short: to wrap ourselves in Autumnal megalopolis. But not too tightly. Additionally, there will be waaay too much food. Last trip, I became obsessed with Japanese soufflé pancakes. By no means a traditional fare, to be sure. But they were as addictive as crack with a dollop of matcha ice cream. As usual I will let my plant-based dietary inclination’s slide for the duration so as to maximise the experience of eating in Japan. “There are a dozen factors that make Japanese food so special- ingredient obsession, technical…

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