Tasty and beautiful Yamanashi jams at the UNU Market. Like August , September promises a fair bit of heat to Tokyo. The days are slowly shortening, and that means cooler temperatures are on the way. It also means the occasional typhoon will roll through, too, just to keep things interesting. An umbrella for sun or shade might be a good accessory choice this month. Keep in mind, also, that schedules remain a bit wonky due to summer holidays. Read carefully, please! Meanwhile, I'm on vacation again for a couple weeks. Last year it was England , and this year it's China! We'll be exploring Beijing, spending time with friends, and eating ourselves silly. And, of course, I'll be looking for farmers markets . How can I not? SUN Grocery in Shinjuku Saturday, September 1st 11am to 3pm A once-a-month outreach effort by the students running a neighborhood grocery featuring fruits and vegetables from independent farmers. Map Earth Day Market Sunday, Septemb
Words about farmers markets, gardening, food and whatever else catches my fancy.