me in the '70s, loving the little red pocket, loving the white tights, and most of all, loving the ice cream my dad fed me
hola. i’m ai. (say “hi ai!” everyone :-) )
i’d never blogged before because i just couldn’t find good reasons to write a blog…until now.
recently it dawned on me that i must eat more healthily. so i’ve started to eat mostly what i cook instead of resorting to junk food or that sort of easier options. the only problem is that i really do not enjoy cooking very much!
so this blog is a way for me to remind myself that i must cook and also to keep track of what i’ve cooked and eaten. simple as that. it’s also a pretty legit reason to start a blog, i think.
of course, hopefully i will be writing non-cooking/food related stuff along the way.
oh yeah, i may switch around between english and japanese, depending on how i feel.
F.A.Q.:
what camera do you use?
– mostly it’s canon eos 40d. for film i shoot with Nikon fm2 as well as natura classica, which is a point-and-shoot camera and my favorite.
do you have recipes for such and such?
– i wish i could write down recipes, but i honestly don’t have the time. you could try asking anyway, but i cannot promise you anything.
All photographs © aixxx (unless otherwise noted)
All rights reserved
Photos may not be used without permission.
Do not “reblog” or “pin” my photos on Tumblr, Pinterest, or any of that stuff.
it will stop raining* 
September 20, 2008 at 12:36 am
Hi Ai!!!
Nice blog!! Awesome pictures!!! Sooo goood! What do you shoot with if you don’t mind me asking??????? Nerd stuff…not a lot to do with food i know but one geek gotta ask!!
Later
Allan
October 3, 2011 at 3:13 am
Everything you post looks really amazing! It’s hard to believe you don’t actually enjoy cooking…
You should post a tutorial on how to make those Rice Balls? I didn’t want to spell it wrong! But yeah, they always look fantastic. Good job :)
I’ve actually been thinking about starting a food blog as well so thanks for the inspiration.
September 30, 2008 at 10:29 pm
I always check your blog,and I like your photos much.
they make me feel hungry ;)
Have a nice time
Parisa
November 23, 2008 at 8:54 pm
I love your blog x
January 9, 2009 at 8:21 pm
hi Ai! ;) I was wondering what camera you use? im so in love with the mood and style of your photography that i can’t seem to close your blog. i keep returning :)
February 25, 2009 at 5:24 pm
You’re soooo incredible – i stumbled upon your blog by my foodie friend’s recommendation. I am SO IMPRESSED by your dedication. Go on, Ai!
March 5, 2009 at 1:21 pm
Hi, Ai !
I’m french and I ‘m in love with your blog. Such as good foods ! It gives me some ideas for what to eat. and the photos are so ..sweety.
Don’t stop ! A very good idea to do this blog.
friendly. theduke.
March 18, 2009 at 8:22 am
Hi! I totally love your blog. We featured you on our website,i hope you dont mind. You can see the article here http://www.jotta.com/jotta/article?no=2687 :)
xx kisses
March 18, 2009 at 1:37 pm
Of course not! That’s fantastic. I’m very flattered.
Thank you so much, Chloe. ;-)
xxx
March 25, 2009 at 5:56 pm
I just found your blog through your photos on Flickr and I love it! I adore Japanese food and your food photos really inspire me. I am vegetarian but eat a little fish now and then. One of my favorite things to eat is udon, ramen, somen, soba (noodle fan) and the simple but wonderful bowl of rice with miso soup. It just makes me so happy!
Nikki
March 26, 2009 at 6:34 am
your blog is gorgeous!
April 3, 2009 at 7:00 am
ｱｲﾁｬﾝおげんこ？
4月15日からバンクーバーに行ってきます！楽しみです。
ところでところで、ブログ美味しそう～だね。
愛ちゃんの美的感覚には惚れ惚れするわ～♪
April 13, 2009 at 7:13 am
If it’s true that “you’re what you eat” then I think I would be eating something like this :-)
April 28, 2009 at 5:11 pm
Hi Ai,
I found your blog via the BlueLotus blog and I am an absolute fan! I really like your style and the composition of your food arrangements. I love japanese food and your blog makes me want to move to Japan so badly! Keep it up!
May 13, 2009 at 11:45 pm
Hi Ai!
I found your blog through Amalie’s. I’m in love with it!
And I especially love this photo of you as a kid – too cool!
May 17, 2009 at 9:52 am
Hi Ai!
Passing through heenai heenai’s blog and what a blog you have here, one of my favorite topics F-O-O-D !! I love food although now I have to watch what I eat after my surgery. You post such succelent photos and it makes me crave for most of them!! Keep it up and I look forward to more of your updates!
June 9, 2009 at 4:06 am
Wow this is one of the most delicious blogs I’ve seen in a while! I’m living in Japan too so its so fun to see the meals you eat. I found myself saying, “hey I could make that!” several times after looking at your posts – which is nice because a lot of the food blogs I see use ingredients that are hard to find in Japan.
My favorite health food here is definitely konnyaku – I love the texture.
Anyway thanks for sharing your great posts, this is definitely going into my google reader!
October 6, 2009 at 6:11 am
Your photos are so beautiful, thank you for sharing. I lived in Osaka for 18 months as an English teacher and miss Japanese food and zakka style, so I look forward to seeing more of your gorgeous pix!! ^_^
October 11, 2009 at 3:26 pm
Hi, Ai! I love seeing your blog when it gets posted to Twitter. (I believe I have it bookmarked, but I’m bad about getting to my bookmarks on a regular basis.)
I was wondering, do you have a Twitter account, so I could follow you (and hopefully your blogposts?)
Thanks!
Taaron
October 13, 2009 at 9:47 am
Hi. I’ve been wondering who’s been tweeting about this blog! Unfortunately I don’t tweet, at least for now.
October 17, 2009 at 3:48 pm
hi,
i found out your blog couple of days ago,
and soooooo love it.! :D
when i look in your yummy pics, it’s like a lie that you don’t enjoy cooking. they are so various and look super delicious.! haha-
i love to cook but unfortunately have no time and no space at the moment. *.* every time i visit your blog, i just feel that i want to cook right away.!!
always waiting for out updates.
thank you for sharing. ^0^
October 18, 2009 at 2:16 am
That’s very sweet of you. Thank you. I’m gonna link your blog to mine. It’s beautiful.
November 8, 2009 at 5:47 am
I just found your blog and am totally smitten. The simplicity, the lovely photography, the dry humor, and the tasty looking food. Beautiful.
Oh and you have the best mugs – I want to know where you found each and every one!
Off to tell my friends about your blog now… after I’m done making myself maybe a smoothie or a bowl of chazuke. You made me hungry.
November 8, 2009 at 3:17 pm
hajimemasite… your blog is so simple and beautiful! and you have the cutest serving wares. love it.
November 9, 2009 at 3:33 pm
Ai, I love your blog. Your English is so au courant and flawless I’m assuming that you either, a: were born in Japan but grew up here, b: you were brought up in a bi-lingual home, or, least likely, c: you went to school here and mastered English at a later age. At any rate, funny writing style, great pictures and I’m impressed with how imaginative and adventurous you are in the kitchen. For someone who doesn’t like to cook you sure do a great job. Oh, and I love the “appetizer” bit where you have a snack and a beer before dinner. Very cute. I’ve added you to my blogs list. Maybe you’ll add me to yours. Don’t worry, even if you don’t I’m still a fan and will keep coming back. Good luck and keep having fun. -Kevin
November 11, 2009 at 12:24 am
Hi Kevin, you are very kind. Thank you!
November 26, 2009 at 7:04 am
I look at your blog when I’m having a bad day at work…well, I look at it on my good days too. Thanks for sharing your beautiful photos. :-)
November 26, 2009 at 8:33 am
Oh, that makes me happy! Thank you!
December 21, 2009 at 1:51 pm
Your food photos, even of coffee, make me want to eat and drink all of it. Oh and “Polka” ha—to me that’s always been a Polish dance–until now. LOL. merci
December 28, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Oh I love your blog!! I found it yesterday and I can’t stop looking! Do you think you could put out some recipes?! I want to try something new! Ey, you, please keep on blogin you! :)
December 29, 2009 at 12:29 am
would it be ok with you if i add your blog to my page?
happy new year,
june
January 5, 2010 at 1:26 am
of course! thank you, june.
January 2, 2010 at 10:45 am
found your blog via hello sandwich. LOVE IT! you inspire me to eat more healthy too, all your food looks so delish!!
January 12, 2010 at 7:13 am
hi ai!
you’re one of the coolest people that blogs! i’m in awe at how painstaking you are with the food photos! sugoi!
also, every time you say something about your work, like you talk with this certain someone from somewhere, you kill me with envy and excitement!
i’m reading your blog from day 1! hep hep!
January 12, 2010 at 8:32 am
Hey Mike, I’m so gonna link you up to my blog as I love your style of photography. Is that alright?
Also I get quite embarrassed when people start going all the way back in my blog! But hey.
January 12, 2010 at 11:00 pm
hi ai!
oh no problem. thanks! but what im doing, its not photography. photography is such a big big word for me. im just taking photos. :)
i’m in sept 2008 in your archives. i read everytime i want to be hungry! lol ^^
January 26, 2010 at 3:20 pm
This is an absolutely wonderrrrful blog and has actually inspired me to cook for myself (albeit with not much success but am persevering lol)
Please keep posting more yummy pictures – i’ll definitely be frequenting here more often :)
January 26, 2010 at 9:15 pm
Ohayo Ai-san
I chanced upon your blog and I’m totally hooked
reading your blog and looking at the pics makes me onakatsuita ne ~
February 1, 2010 at 4:48 am
Hi Ai! This is a very charming blog you’ve got here! I visit it practically every day, even though it’s torture to see the food photos and not be able to taste them.
And much like you, I am a spender and a horrible saver, love different forms of art and prefer cats to dogs :-) Just thought I’d share.
Keep posting!
February 6, 2010 at 2:20 pm
Are you by any chance a Tohoshinki fan? :D
PS. Why do I ALWAYS get hungry when I visit your blog!
February 25, 2010 at 12:17 pm
I LLLLLLLLLLLLLLLLOVE your blog. I’m pregnant and food obsessed, kimchi obsessed, ramen obsessed and if I could climb into your blog I would.
February 26, 2010 at 2:44 am
Aww, you make me smile. Thank you & good luck!
March 14, 2010 at 2:26 pm
I love your blog because it takes me away from where I am… a place I’m not so fond of. May I ask who you write about music for? I have also worn the hat of music journalist, though I’ve temporarily had to find other work. If you have time, please check out my blog!
March 16, 2010 at 1:11 pm
Hello!
I’m coming to Japan for the second time in August this year. Last time I ate a lot of junk food – pizza, seven-eleven meatballs and mcdonalds – alongside more traditional food. I’m hoping this tim to eat more Japanese (and more cheaply!). I’m loving your blog for inspiration! I can;t wait to land in Japan!
April 15, 2010 at 10:10 pm
Hello Ai!
I love your blog so much, your photos are lush! I have started my own little blog, it’s not much but I wrote a bit about your blog and put up some pictures. I hope you don’t mind, let me know if you want to take them down.
Always look forward to see your updates!
:)
From Sabine
April 16, 2010 at 6:41 am
Hey, Sabine, thank you so much for your kind words & for introducing me on your blog. That’s so sweet of you!
April 20, 2010 at 4:24 pm
like your blog very much! love the “food”-theme and food pictures in particular!
April 21, 2010 at 1:17 am
Hi, Millo. Thank you for kind words!
May 5, 2010 at 1:30 pm
Hi Ai~
Your blog is seriously too awesome for words. Thanks for faithfully uploading every day and sharing. My friend and I are law students in NY and whenever we get stressed (i.e., everyday) we check ur blog. I love cats too~! I’m partial to this site: http://moire.lowdope.com/
Btw, if you’re worried about people pirating your pictures then try some of these methods: http://css-tricks.com/techniques-for-fighting-image-theft/. Not sure if they will help due to limitations on wordpress but hopefully they will. The pics of your niece and nephew are so adorable!
May 6, 2010 at 12:37 am
Hi Miju, thank you so much for your comment. You made my day. I’ve seen some funny footage of Moire on YouTube, I think. So cute. Also thanks for the link on the image theft. I will definitely look into it!
May 5, 2010 at 4:36 pm
I found your blog recently and I love it!
I’m still looking through your archives and I’m so inspired by you and your food/cooking.
It makes me want to cook more and eat more nice things;)
Thanks for inspiring me and your photographs look beautiful too, by the way!
May 6, 2010 at 12:57 am
Thank you so much, Melissa. Your comment makes me want to eat better!
May 16, 2010 at 6:21 pm
you have very pretty pictures, and food, food is a necessity makes us all go on.
May 20, 2010 at 7:58 am
Hi, my friend introduced me to this site, and I have to tell you that you have a really awesome blog (:
June 5, 2010 at 9:55 am
hi ai
how are you? I’m en-en from mie ken matsusaka…nice blog site here pretty cute. Anyways i am interested to visit Narra one of this days and thanks again for sharing a glimpse of the city.
keep on blogging :D
June 8, 2010 at 2:38 pm
Hi Ai! Great blog! Although I myself only blog occasionally, I read other people’s blogs and somehow happened across your’s. I really enjoy your photos :)
I’m currently in Kyoto so I’m surrounded by Japanese food. Kyo-yasai is delicious!
Anyway, hope you keep on blogging :)
June 8, 2010 at 2:43 pm
By the way, I’ve added you to my blogroll. Hope you don’t mind! Please let me know if you do! (and I won’t link to your blog)
June 15, 2010 at 7:06 pm
Oh my your blog is so utterly delightful! Simply love it.
June 16, 2010 at 12:57 pm
Hi Ai,
I got to your blog from linking from other blog and just wanna say you are amazing for being able to keep up with what you eat in one day. How wish I were able to do that! You cooked simple thing yet they looked so delicious!
June 18, 2010 at 3:25 pm
Hi, Ai. Nice to meet you.
Your photos are awesome!! I love them.
What camera do you use?
Awww, I feel so hungry, although it is almost 0:30 am.
Looking forward to new post. See you!
June 19, 2010 at 4:45 am
Hi Ai,
I’m a big fan of your blog. I’m a blogger from Otaku Hime: http://otakuhime.blogspot.com
I am creating a blog article about summer in Japan. I would be delighted if you have a moment to answer 3 interview questions from me :). If you are interested, please email me absolutvanny -at- gmail.
Thanks so much!
Vania
July 28, 2010 at 2:51 am
I love your blog! It brings a smile to my face every time I read it :) keep it up!
July 28, 2010 at 3:24 pm
Thank you. That’s so sweet!
July 29, 2010 at 3:52 pm
Hi Ai !
I don’t even remember how I came to your blog and that’s not that important…
But you can’t imagine just how much this is helping me just every day. Yes, sounds weird but… to cut a long story short, 36 years old, still don’t know how to eat. Always wondering what the other people do. What do they have for breakfast, do they always eat at lunch time ? Is it OK to have toast in the morning AND for diner ? At least do people do that ?…
You see those are my questions, every day… (not so relaxing or interesting thoughts you could say – and I would agree !) but anyway, you are bringing me answers, in my mail box, every day. That is so precious to me. It’s great to get a peek into what someone else eats.
To make things even nicer, the look of the posts is so clear and simple, to the point (my point that is, ha ha !) and the pictures are attractive…
Thank you so much. I just wanted to tell you.
(One question though but maybe it’s too nosy… it’s about the quantity. Do you picture exactly what you eat ? Say if there’s three sembeis on the picture, does it means you didn’t have five ?
Sorry if that’s too much asking…)
Thank you again so so much !
July 30, 2010 at 1:40 am
Thank YOU for your very sweet comment. While it’s so nice to hear that this blog helps you with some ideas, I feel somewhat embarrassed because I don’t always have a balanced diet!!! As for your question, I’d be a lot skinnier if I limited myself to only 3 senbei if you know what I mean.
July 31, 2010 at 5:12 pm
Thank you !
And I love your answer – although I don’t know how skinny, or not, you are anyway !
I realised shortly after I sent my first comment that your pictures are more artistic of course, you’re not trying to show exactly or to record scientifically everything you eat ! Silly me !
(And by the way, to answer your question, yes, I’m sure it would be nice all compiled in a book !)
Happy second birthday too. Keep going. Even though your first aim, as you wrote somewhere, was to try and eat in a more balanced way and you’re not so happy how that turned out, at least you’re enjoying posting everyday (and again, giving something to other people – me !)
I can feel you’re enjoying it and it must bring you something too because it shows so nicely.
It’s always a pleasure (not only useful as I mentioned before) to come and visit you !
See you… tomorrow ! And the next day ! And again…
August 4, 2013 at 3:52 am
Hi Ai, it’s purplefish/mélanie again !
I’ve enjoyed visiting you every day for all those years. While in Japan, while not in Japan, while back in Japan…
I’m leaving again now. Things are changing, and for many reasons I feel I have to stop reading you and looking at your beautiful pictures.
So I’m unsubscribing. But I wanted to tell you it’s really just me, nothing against you (haha does it sound like a breaking up message ??! Funny situation !)
Also want to thank you again.
Keep posting and inspiring many people.
Keep eating kakigoori. It makes me so envious everytime !
Bye Ai !
August 2, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Hi Ai,
I love your blog and check it everyday. All the meals you have are so alien to the boring standard here (England). It’s a lot of fun to see what interesting things you’re putting together and I also love the more personal snippets about your everyday life. So far I have tried your Avocado Spaghetti recipe which was delicious by the way! I was a bit scared to add all that fresh ginger but next time I’m gonna use more!
Thanks x
August 5, 2010 at 12:41 pm
hey ai, couldn’t find an email… just came across this in case you didn’t know
October 2, 2010 at 9:51 am
Thank you for those beautiful pictures !
J.
October 3, 2010 at 4:16 am
Hi, I really love your blog and the style of photography!
May I ask, what camera do you use and how do you keep up with film development? Do you develop it yourself?
I really love film photography but it takes on a financial toll for me as an exchange student here in Japan. Do you have any tips such as cheap film/development? Thanks!
October 4, 2010 at 12:00 pm
Hi, Hanna, thank you for your comment. I use a Canon 40D (but always have an eye for newer gadgets). As for film I don’t shoot film as much as I’d like, and when I do, I have them developed at the shop. There’s no cheap way to go about it, really. I pay about 1000yen per roll for developing/scanning. I have a film scanner, but it just takes way too long. I hope this helps.
January 11, 2011 at 2:15 pm
Hi! I really love your blog with all the pictures there. Very inspiring!
now I feel like I must cook healthy food too :)
Thank you for sharing all the beautiful pictures.
January 25, 2011 at 5:00 pm
Hi there!
You take lovely shots! Your food photos make me hungry! Heh! :)
February 24, 2011 at 4:02 am
You make me miss Japan. xx
February 24, 2011 at 5:09 pm
another fan. lovely blog, lovely pictures, lovely food. makes me wish i lived in japan! :)
March 2, 2011 at 10:12 pm
hi, I love your blog, very charming! Can you give your email pls? I want to send you an email.
March 6, 2011 at 4:46 pm
hey, i would like to write about your pictures but you got no contact email adress. could you please write me an email? thank you, Ju
March 18, 2011 at 11:33 am
Hi. I couldn’t find an e-mail address for you, so I will tell you here that I wrote about your blog on my Friday Favourites this week, and put two of your photographs there. Everything is credited of course. Please let me know if you want me to take away the photos, I will of course.
March 21, 2011 at 7:17 pm
Love this!! You should post the recipes too! Especially the cabbage cucumber ham egg sandwich, I want to know how to make it! ♥
March 27, 2011 at 1:10 am
What a great way to eat more healthy food! Blog does give people an incentive to do something that they might not do otherwise. It makes me want to cook more and eat better by looking at your photos!
March 29, 2011 at 2:20 am
hi – i absolutely love your blog. just thought i would let you know. was in japan for some time last year and really miss the food, you make me remember. yum!!!
p.s. i love cats too! :)
June 1, 2011 at 7:39 am
Hi, Ai!
Been a while since I’ve posted a comment. :)
Was wondering if it’d be alright if I could add a link to your blog from blog?
Thanks!
June 20, 2011 at 10:38 pm
Hi!
Just started looking at your blog and already loving it. Thanks for working on it so much! Your food looks delicious and great!
July 1, 2011 at 5:40 pm
Hi Ai !
A colleague and I are realising a report about breakfasts in the world for Kellogg’s company and we lack of pictures from everyday breakfasts in Japan.
If you agree, could you please send me 2-3 breakfast pictures which you think are representative of a “normal” everyday breakfast in Japan ? It is not paid, I will simply mention “© aixxx”.
Julie
July 12, 2011 at 10:53 am
Hey there! Found your blog through Tamarind & Thyme, and I really like your photography style. It looks clean, very cute, and it kinda makes me feel calm just looking at them. Keep it up!
July 29, 2011 at 8:19 pm
Hi Ai-san!
I just encountered this page after my friend told me about it–I love it! I’m also Japanese and have a food blog and also a new food website. I love love love your photographs, if you could “submit” them on my site so that there’s link to your website, that’ll be appreciative! i just started it but it’ll be nice to have great photos from your blog!
http://foodeyes.tumblr.com
thanks! and keep up the good work ;)
Takako
August 3, 2011 at 8:43 am
Hello ! I’m from Malaysia and I really love your blog and photos !!! I’m just wondering if you have the recipes for your meals ? I would really love to try it !!! I love Japanese food especially Okonomiyaki ! ;)
October 14, 2011 at 8:30 pm
Hi, just discovered your blog! & it’s soo awesome! Your photos are amazing! So inspirational! Do you have any photography tips that you could share? I loveeee foood! and taking pictures of food, but I’m not as good as you!
November 17, 2011 at 12:08 am
Hello,
I really love your food pictures! :)
Love your idea and food composing!
Regards from Germany,
Joey
November 17, 2011 at 7:52 pm
Hi,
so nice for me reading your blog: it contains original tastes for an italian foodblogger !
January 16, 2012 at 3:58 pm
HI Ai!! i should also say i love your blog too. I discovered by chance, and since then i am addiected to it :-) i check it every day for inspiration and new ideas. Love it! :-) all the best from Barcelona!
March 27, 2012 at 6:31 pm
Hello Ai! I’ve been following your blog for ages. I live in the USA, but am originally from Canada. Started looking at your blog when I lived in the UK. All over the place!
I love the food shots – and the combinations of food you eat is unusual to me and so therefore fascinating. I work on a computer, so often check in to see what’s for dinner.
Is your 7-11 the same as in America? A convenience store? Always wondered.
All the best from Portland, Oregon
Peg
March 28, 2012 at 8:51 am
Hi, Peg! 7-11 in Japan is an entirely different creature, really. The American 7-11 is not at all convenient compared to ours!
April 7, 2012 at 7:05 pm
Hi Ai !!!
You should write down your recipes… all look sooo deliciousssss~ *drools*
April 25, 2012 at 8:20 pm
Ai, I have followed your blog now for a couple of years now and it is one of my favourites. I love seeing the meals you make because they inspire me to try new meals at home.
Something I have have always wondered though is where you get your cutlery and dishes? Do you order any online and would you share some places with me. They are so sleek and simple. :)
June 3, 2012 at 12:36 pm
hi ! i am big fan of your blog ! and i am live in seoul ( korean ^-^ ) i like to eat delicious things like you !~ ♪ always thanks to your posting !
July 8, 2012 at 5:06 pm
Your food looks so delicious.. I love the look of everything especially your sandwhiches ..what do you use to make them?
July 22, 2012 at 3:51 am
Dear Ai,
How are you? I notice that it’s been more than a week since your last post. Hope you’re currently away enjoying a nice holiday.
Take care and I look forward to your new posts
L
August 25, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Love your pictures …your food looks so good ! Your comments are such a delight! Would love to have opportunity to know the recipes . The sandwiches and other dishes look so yummy:) Linda Brow from Illinois
September 11, 2012 at 2:43 am
I’m wondering if this is yours? http://weheartit.com/entry/15304549 It has ended up on http://timefliestoday.tumblr.com/post/10728742902
September 11, 2012 at 2:52 am
Thank you so much for letting me know about these copyright infringement cases. Fucking Tumblr users again… I am reporting these people. Thanks!
September 11, 2012 at 3:35 am
Not a problem. What stuck out to me was the plate. lol I hate that they don’t bother to source at the same time. I hate when my photos end up on there.
October 14, 2012 at 5:04 pm
Howdy one of my favorite bloggers?
I ve been following this blog for a quite long time and every time i visit i admire u in two ways which are ur food ( obviously) and such a down to earth Englisg u use considering ur nationality. So i would like to ask what kind of career u r having if u dont mind. If u dont feel awkward answer my question on blog email is also nice and no reply is also very much understandable ~
Thank u for ur time and blog :)
October 30, 2012 at 12:09 pm
Hey, I am a reader from Singapore and your pictures are really captivating. I am a fan of Japan and will be in Osaka in a week!
Is there any where you may recommend me to eat and visit?
Thanks much!
October 31, 2012 at 6:29 am
I’d say eat tons of takoyaki while you are there!
November 8, 2012 at 9:33 am
Hola Ai!
I’m a reader from Barcelona. I’m just starting to cook some Asian food. I love all the dishes you post. I think I’m going to start try make them. I hope I can introduce this dishes into my regular diet. What are the main ingredients I need to have in my kitchen?
Thank you!
November 9, 2012 at 4:58 am
I think that the Spanish tend to appreciate and understand the Japanese food very well. At least my friends from Spain are big fans. As for the ingredients, the only thing that comes to my mind is soy sauce. Some miso and powdered dashi would help, too. Good luck!
P.S. Barcelona is one of my absolute favorite cities.
December 21, 2012 at 8:37 am
Hi! I LOVE your pictures! (: Do you use any photo editting program such as Lightbox or something? n_n;; I can never have my photos come out as nice as yours > < Thank you~~
December 21, 2012 at 8:41 am
Sure. Photoshop can be useful. But I don’t tweak much. In photography lighting or light is everything (to me anyway.) Good luck!
March 15, 2013 at 1:23 pm
Ogenki desu ka! I really love your blog :)
April 28, 2013 at 12:31 pm
Hi! I’m from Poland and I love your blog! Here I can finde a lot of inspirations for my daily food… I regret that I can’t try everything from your country (here in Poland, we don’t have a lot of opportunities to try Japanese food :().
Write your blog as long as you can!
All the best!
December 26, 2013 at 7:21 am
Here’s hoping eating more healthy makes you more happy…remember theres nothing wrong with a treat every now and then…enjoy👊
April 27, 2014 at 8:41 am
Hey! I’ve been following your blog for a long time now. I think your blog is the first bookmark on my computer (my bookmarks are in chronological order). I love looking at your awesome food pics (and non-food pics :D). Just leaving a comment to let you know that I’m a fan…and to ask…what lens do you use?
April 28, 2014 at 3:28 pm
Hi Ai
I’m so happy you still update your blog, just wanted to tell you that.
May 1, 2014 at 7:33 pm
Hei! Thought I’d say hi :D I’ve been reading your blog for ..well longer than i can remember. I’ve been checking out your daily eats every evening for the last few years..and I started to feel funny already, not having said hi. I myself am from Northern Europe. A small country called Estonia. I live alone and your blog has been really inspiring for me to cook more (healthy stuff at home for myself). :D. Greetiings from Estonia and keep up the good work! (oh and sorry for my bad english) :)
March 10, 2015 at 8:07 pm
Hi Ai,
I love reading your blog, all the way from Wellington, NZ. It’s fun to see what you ate during your day, somehow it makes me a bit more aware about what it is I am consuming! I agree with your stance on good quality chocolate too. We have some amazing chocolate from a little company called the Wellington Chocolate Factory. They make their own in a wee factory in the city and it is truly divine. If you have a PO Box I’d like to send some to you would want to try.
If not, here’s the website http://www.wcf.co.nz/ (and no, I do not work for then haha, just super proud of my hometown choc!)
Alexandra
March 11, 2015 at 12:28 pm
Never say no to chocolate. E-mail sent your way. :)
December 22, 2015 at 8:25 am
Wow!!! Nice blog….I sometimes visits your blog and your blog alway impress me. Healthy and funny blog~
Sophia from malaysia
June 7, 2016 at 4:10 pm
Hi ai, I started following your blog something like 8 years ago, and then i kind of stopped in between, today i wanted to check out photo blogs coz I just picked up a new camera (FM2) over the weekend, and I recalled your blog nestled somewhere in my bookmarked pages. I’m so happy you’re still regularly posting (and also exercising a lot more now). Thanks for keeping this going, i loved your blog then, and I’m happy to come back to see it still going strong!
June 8, 2016 at 10:08 pm
Hi, Dawne, so nice to have you back! Let me know how you like your FM2. :)
December 27, 2016 at 1:17 pm
Hello! My name is Ai too! I started following your blog a few years ago but got busy with uni… now that I’m done I thought I’d get back into blogging again. Hope you’ve been well :)
October 29, 2018 at 2:25 am
hi! i love your blog! I visit your blog every day!
I like your picture and it is good that it is updated everyday.
I hope I can keep seeing your blog in the future~
have a nice day!
January 15, 2019 at 3:39 am
Hi Ai…Happy New Year! Im from Indonesia. I have followed your blog since few years ago. But now just checking your blog again. Suddenly remember about your blog after watching video in youtube which has same theme like your blog, simple stories. And still interesting to see your photos and read your simple stories day by day. By the way, do you share your stories too in another social media like Instagram or youtube? Hope you have a nice day always.
May 28, 2023 at 8:06 pm
Hi, Ai-san, would you tell me your instagram, please?
May 27, 2024 at 6:33 am
Hope everything is ok, really liked your blog :)