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Cycling Around Mount Fuji

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Note that this photo is a posed shot. You are supposed to cycling anti-clockwise around the lake! Haha If you are deciding between taking the train to Kawaguchiko or driving, you can check out the car rental prices at   https://www.nipponrentacar.co.jp/english/user-guide/reservations.html   and train prices at   http://www.hyperdia.com/ It depends on whether you’re staying overnight at Kawaguchiko and the number of people travelling. Remember to add toll fees of about ¥4200 one way. We decided to rent a car but forgot about the toll fees so it ended up being more expensive. I’d say if you’re staying for one night and there are at least 3 of you, renting a car is a good option. If there are two of you and you want more freedom to move around (such as going to neighbouring places like Oshino Hakkai, Chureito Pagoda, Yamanakako etc) it is also better to rent a car. You should also be warned that traffic is congested upon leaving and arriving at Tokyo. We parked our car at ou...

Really Lazy "Claypot" Rice Obento

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you all wanted the recipe so here it is. concept is similar to lazy pineapple rice Ingredients (for 2): Rice (1 cup) Boneless chicken thigh (1) - skinned, cut into bite-sized pieces Marinate: - 1 tspn light soy sauce - 1 tspn sesame oil - 2 tspn oyster sauce - dash of pepper Frozen mixed veg (about 1/2 cup) Lap Cheong (1) 1 tspn of dark soy sauce (i use the thick type, viscosity like pi pa gao type) sesame oil Garnish: Chopped spring onion/cilantro, Fried Shallots The night before, prepare: Marinate chicken Wash and soak the rice in water Rinse frozen veg, scald w hot water to get rid of "freezer smell", rinse in water, pinch of salt, mix around Lap Cheong (1) - "condom" removed and sliced Chop spring onion/wash cilantro Wrap all in cling wrap and put in fridge In the morning: Put rice in rice cooker (i use the water it was soaked in and top up if necessary), add chicken, stir around a little, sprinkle veg and lap cheong, close, press cook. wait (go and do your make...