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All The Americans In Tono Are Celebrating Independence Day At Michael’s Cafe American!

July 5, 2018July 5, 2018 Michael Leave a comment

We're celebrating Independence Day! We're gathering all the Americans in Tono to watch "Captain America" movies, and enjoy milk and…

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The Week That Was Golden

May 7, 2018August 17, 2018 Michael Leave a comment

Golden Week brought many new faces, and lots of good food and celebration. We're still new (only about ten weeks!)…

[PHOTOS] The Espresso Tasters

May 5, 2018 Michael Leave a comment

Michael and Shun-Shun, tasting espresso made with delicious fresh-roasted Ethiopian Yirgacheffee, during #GoldenWeek2018

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Golden Week is Here!

May 3, 2018May 3, 2018 Michael Leave a comment

Happy Constitution Memorial Day! Many Japanese workers get about a week off around the end of April and beginning of May. This is because there is cluster of national holidays during this time. The week starts on April 29, a national holiday that used to be celebrated as the birthday of Emperor Showa ...

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Craft Beer News: 遠野醸造 Tono Brewing Company Debuts!

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Michael Leave a comment

Congratulations to the best new addition to the neighborhood, 遠野醸造 Tono Brewing Company, opening May 3, 2018! We attended an event celebrating the opening, enjoyed great food and great beer, and got lots of snapshots.

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How To Eat a Really Large Hamburger

May 1, 2018May 1, 2018 Michael Leave a comment

How to eat a large -- make that really large -- hamburger? Easy! Share it with friends. Our upcoming Kikori Burger is big enough to feed a woodsman, logger, farmer, sumo wrestler, or hungry teenage track & field competitor.