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Usernames sjade1, boxofmochi Bday March 29 Gender The one with PMS powers Life Graphic Design & Web Development Supporting Roles Artist. Musician. Code Freak. Entrepreneur. Planning Elopement with Japan. Communities AP | MT | DA MSN boxofmochi @ hotmail SKYPE mykorokke -
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The Jaded Network (TJN) is Jay's monster hobby site of anime, manga, and Japanese language & culture.
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Bentos
Friday, June 5, 2009 | Posted by Jay One of the first things I learned about Japanese food when I arrived at Narita Airport: bentos are EVERYWHERE! No matter what restaurant or typical grocery store you go to (even bakeries), you'll find bentos for sale.
The ones sold in restaurants can be very lavish and fancy, typically made to be eaten on the spot at the restaurant. But if you're on a budget, you can get one just as easily (though not quite as fancy and yummy-looking) at your local convenient store (Family Mart, K, the Daily Store).
As an exchange student on an even tighter budget than your typical modest Japanese citizen, I decided to try making my own bentos. So far they've proven to be quite edible, and they're definitely helping me save in the long run.Some pictures of my first bento week experience: Bentos Gallery
Some good resource links for bento-making:- Bento Basics
This site has been the most helpful. They also have regular updates on simple bento recipes to try. - Japanese O-Bento Recipes (Japanese website)
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My name is Jay Lee, and I have traveled to the East Coast of the United States, studied in Kyoto, Japan for a time, and currently live in Southern California.
My preferred art mediums include: digital on adobe products, corel, web; fine on oil-on-canvas or charcoal; photography in black and white, with a focus on portraiture and music; and classical music on piano.
I work as a graphic designer and web developer with a primary interest in marketing, advertising, and business.
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