tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post8269707116317452010..comments2024-03-28T12:28:04.633-07:00Comments on You Can (Not) Upgrade: TK79 IST → SFOobaKobahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05520586031308040420noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post-87514200125644235172023-06-07T15:58:19.715-07:002023-06-07T15:58:19.715-07:00Thank you, Koba-san. It's delightful also for ...Thank you, Koba-san. It's delightful also for me to see that everyone at our clinic, including Doi-sensei and Midori-san, thoroughly enjoyed the baklavas. In today's world, information about any unique delicacy spreads quickly, so even with unusual foods, everyone usually has some kind of eating experience. However, regarding the baklava this time, it was a first-time experience for all of us, including myself, so the impact and excitement were even greater.<br /><br />Oh, I see. So the sweetness of yesterday's baklava was about one-fifth to one-tenth of the original. When Mdori-san distributed them to everyone, I unintentionally mentioned in advance, "It seems to be the sweetest pastry in the world," so everyone was a bit cautious at first, but their feedback was that it had "just the right amount of sweetness."<br /><br />So your sister couldn't eat more than one piece because of the strong sweetness of the baklava you bought for her... Perhaps she's not good at eating sweet things? The ones you sent us had a milder sweetness, so even if someone had diabetes, it wouldn't have a significant impact on their blood sugar levels.<br /><br />I also find that eastbound flights can be challenging in terms of jet lag, despite my limited experience. I've always felt it when traveling to Hawaii. For now, please focus on relaxing and allowing your body to recover. I'll continue to leave comments with causing some inconvenience to you, however please don't worry about that.<br /><br />Your next trip is in mid-July, right? I would be delighted if you could edit and write an article about your enjoyable experiences (even the challenging ones here in Okayama) in Japan. I'm looking forward to it as well. If I had realized it would become an article, I would have treated you even better! (lol)<br /><br />In any case, I want to express my gratitude once again for your kind arrangements. We also hope to see you again in Tokyo in six months.Yamada denkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208013314781576920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post-11656974694691683132023-06-07T13:31:12.399-07:002023-06-07T13:31:12.399-07:00Yamada Denki sensei,
Glad to hear you guys enjoye...Yamada Denki sensei,<br /><br />Glad to hear you guys enjoyed the baklavas. That one is arranged for Japanese market so the sweetness is fifth or tenth from the original Karaköy Güllüoğlu, but everything besides the sweetness remains the same. <br />Actually, I brought back the original ones to my sister after she experienced the ones from Ginza branch, which is the same you had, and then my sister couldn’t eat more than one because of the strong sweetness… so the ones I sent were enjoyable for you but doesn’t harm your blood sugar level too much.<br /><br />I am still under the strong jet-lag so please allow me for some recovery period. My next trip will be mid July so I will start editing so many pictures I recorded in Japan for these couple of weeks.<br /><br />Again, I do appreciate your arrangements during my stay in Okayama, and wishing to see you in Tokyo within a half year.obaKobahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520586031308040420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post-23568828480042227202023-06-07T01:04:51.047-07:002023-06-07T01:04:51.047-07:00Additional news! Midori-san has done something out...Additional news! Midori-san has done something outrageous! She ended up sharing one piece of Baklava with each staff member! They had various high praises such as; <br /><br />"The pastry is crispy and delicious." <br />"It seems like a lot of effort went into making it." <br />"The aroma of pistachios is irresistible." <br />"The syrup is sweet but not overwhelming." <br />"It's strangely addictive." <br />"I've never been to Turkey, but this dessert makes me want to go." <br />"The flavor of oozing butter is addictive." <br /><br />and so on.<br /><br />Hmmm, your reputation, which had once fallen to the ground with the durian incident a few years ago, is now soaring high! (lol) After all, none of the clinic staff had ever tasted Baklava before (just like durian), and the general consensus was that "There are still such delicious sweets in the world, and there are famous sweets that Japanese people don't know about."<br /><br />Once again, on behalf of the clinic, I express my gratitude.Yamada denkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208013314781576920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post-34084334369668183722023-06-06T22:53:57.847-07:002023-06-06T22:53:57.847-07:00It's as if it was perfectly timed with your re...It's as if it was perfectly timed with your return journey to the US, two Baklava King Boxes, 9 pieces per box, arrived at the clinic address. Dr. Doi promptly opened them in the clinic. <br />From the appearance, it is evident that this is a meticulously crafted delicacy, with thin layers of pastry stacked, generously filled with crushed pistachios, baked, and finished with a sweet syrup. According to Dr. Doi's tasting impressions, it had "a refined sweetness, the taste of premium pistachios, and a harmony of nuts and pastry that once tasted, cannot be forgotten."<br /><br />The ingredients are sugar, butter, pistachios, wheat flour, wheat starch, eggs, and salt. It seems that it was made based on Turkish traditions.<br /><br />Next, Midori-san tasted it. She mentioned that it had "an abundance of coarsely ground pistachios, a butter and syrup flavor that oozes in the mouth, and a combination of crispy pastry that becomes addictive." Personally, I probably wouldn't be able to enjoy such sweets unless accompanied by some kind of alcohol, but I am looking forward to savoring it during dinner after returning home tonight.<br /><br />Since your visit to Okayama was confirmed, we have received so much consideration. On behalf of all the staff at our clinic, I sincerely appreciate everything you've done.Yamada denkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208013314781576920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post-20171299741090410052023-06-06T17:36:12.496-07:002023-06-06T17:36:12.496-07:00According to the ANA flight status announcement (i...According to the ANA flight status announcement (international),<br /><br />NH008<br />06/06 (Tue) 17:00 Departed Tokyo (Narita) on time<br />06/06 (Tue) 09:49 Arrived in San Francisco 46 minutes ahead of schedule<br /><br />It seems like the flight went smoothly, and I'm relieved. Please take your time to recover from jet lag.<br /><br />By the way, did you have dinner with iSO-san in Ichigaya on Sunday? In my mind, "Ichigaya" is associated with Ichigaya Campus, the only medical school building in the Kanto region of the Sun-dai Prep School, which is a prestigious institution in the field of medicine in Japan. It's completely unrelated to me, of course, but I've heard that it's more difficult to get into the top class, Class A, than to get accepted into the science department of the University of Tokyo. Just a side note.<br /><br />Your next visit to Japan will be in late November to early December, right? Since it will be after most medical conferences, I think I'll be able to come to Tokyo as well.<br /><br />Returning to the topic of the Gran Class, for refreshments (light meals), I can choose from carefully selected Western and Japanese cuisine, and there are more than 10 options for beverages, including alcoholic drinks and soft drinks. They also provide Japanese tea and sweets, so if I wish, I can ask the attendant, and she will bring them to me immediately.<br /><br />The aforementioned services are not only available on international flights but also on domestic flights in the upper-class section of the plane, and it's considered a standard service. Even I wouldn't be particularly impressed either. <br />What makes me happy is being able to enjoy these services during train rides. Even during the former Japanese National Railways era and the current JR era, there were no such additional services, even if I paid for the Green Car fare. In other words, although they collect the fare properly, I couldn't expect anything beyond that in terms of services.<br />However, in the Gran Class, I receive additional services similar to those on flights, so for railway enthusiasts like myself, it's like a dream come true. That was another digression.<br />Yamada denkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208013314781576920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post-62261755655446141542023-05-25T16:29:12.977-07:002023-05-25T16:29:12.977-07:00ごめんなさい。
いま数分おきにキテるので、コメ変は無理…。ごめんなさい。<br />いま数分おきにキテるので、コメ変は無理…。obaKobahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05520586031308040420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post-48529192344415571002023-05-25T16:13:25.082-07:002023-05-25T16:13:25.082-07:00According to the picture you showed me yesterday a...According to the picture you showed me yesterday at Crowne Plaza Okayama, even in first class on ANA, they hand out flimsy hot towels, which is a bit disappointing. I also believe that the practice of serving steaming hot towels on a plate originated in Japan, but it's a shame that it has drastically decreased in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic.<br /><br />If the load factor in first and business class is low, the ratio of passengers to cabin attendants might be lower, which would seem to improve the service relatively. But the menu didn't change much from February? This was a flight in April, so it will change in May, right?<br /><br />By the way, does "chi-bokkai" mean too small? Is Chiba dialect different from Tokyo dialect?<br /><br />Wow, so there are flying chefs on board. And if one is in charge of the right aisle, does that mean there's another chef for the left aisle? If multiple chefs are serving directly, it's impressive how much Turkish Airlines is focusing on in-flight meals. With the exception of Japanese cuisine, would it rival ANA's first class in terms of Western cuisine?<br /><br />3K's guy: "So, does that mean there's an extra pistachio ice cream? I'll take two!"<br />You: "If you're going to give him two, I'll take two. Don't give it to him!"<br />Chef: "...Are you two traveling together? If you just met here, you're getting along incredibly well."<br />↑<br />I'm curious about what kind of conversation you would have had with this guy if you hadn't changed your seat.Yamada denkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208013314781576920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9030843786433538220.post-80345871831633976292023-05-24T16:17:33.981-07:002023-05-24T16:17:33.981-07:00Why, when the final episode of the Turkish travelo...Why, when the final episode of the Turkish travelogue in this April was disclosed, did you end up in a state of extreme hunger? I predict that by tomorrow night, you should have passed into bliss. It's a quack doctor's prediction, so you might not want to take it seriously (lol).<br /><br />So, the policy for flights to America is to invariably carry out baggage inspections at the gate, huh? The unseasoned travelers probably don't get the point.<br /><br />You: "If no one comes next to me after boarding, I'm going to move to 3G, is that okay?"<br />The guy in the next seat: "You don't like me, so you don't want to sit next to me for 13 hours, huh?"<br />You: "Sorry, darling. But I still love you♪"<br />↑<br />Such a witty and stylish exchange. I'm sure the guy in the next seat was also delighted in his heart to have the seat next to him all to himself, so he made such a comment?<br /><br />So, the occupancy rate of business class was about half. Maybe it's my bias, but isn't the business class of United Airlines always fully packed?<br /><br />For several years now, Wi-Fi has been available even on domestic flights in Japan, but I barely use it. I guess all the hardcore businessmen are connected. Still, I was oddly moved that I could have a real-time email exchange with you, a passenger on ANA Flight 7. But for those who have to deal with work emails like this, it's tough. <br />It reminds me of a high-ranking executive of a global company who said years ago, "The only time I feel free is when I'm on a plane. No phone calls, no emails" as he leisurely enjoyed first class. I wonder, has he now found some time to relax somewhere?Yamada denkihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09208013314781576920noreply@blogger.com