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A reflective journey through Tochigi in winter—following the sweetness of local strawberries, the comfort of Sano ramen, and quiet family memories that reveal how food, places, and traditions keep a sense of home alive.
Tokyo’s meditative and contemplative energy reminds me of one of my favorite films, Richard Linklater’s Before Sunrise (the first part of a trilogy) which is originally set in Vienna, Austria.
Momos, Jiaozi, Pierogies, Gyoza — almost every culture has its own form of dumpling. But Utsunomiya, located in Tochigi Prefecture, is one city in particular that takes pride in its gyoza, continuing regional traditions with care to this day.
