Summer

This summer we have had only a handful of days where the temperature has gotten above 80 degrees. I savor those days. The warmth against my skin, the sunshine, the breeze. I let myself breath in the summer. One such day happened on Lily's birthday.




On a hot summer's day we like to avoid cooking as we have no a/c, we invariably find ourselves at the Japanese grocery store, Universe, buying cool cocoa drinks.




We like to buy the already prepared ready to eat food at Universe. A great inexpensive way to try a little bit of a big variety of Japanese foods.




Universe is always very crowded, but especially on a hot Sunday afternoon.




Mandy's favorite Chicken.




My favorite Sushi.




Lily's favorite Tofu.




Jeff's favorite fish. Ha! Just kidding. I just think this fish is funny looking so I snapped a picture. Boy did I look silly walking around a crowded grocery store with a camera. But, I always wanted to blog pictures of Universe. I will always and forever love, love, love - Universe.




Some more interesting stuff in the fish section. We live three miles from the Pacific Ocean and only about 15 minutes from a major fishing port, so we have tons of fish. Someday I will take pictures of the Hachinohe Fish Market, that is a site, including a lot of live things I have never seen before. Too bad we do not have smell-o-vision for the fish market.




The produce section, aren't those carrots fat? They are really good too. Funny thing is that in an American produce section one must find the perfect piece of fruit or veggies, in a Japanese produce section everything on the shelf is perfectly ripe, nothing is moldy, mushy or not quite rip, it is all perfect. I love that, because I am horrid at taking the time to find the right produce and always end up with moldy grapes.




Next time you come to visit me in Japan look for the big orange U. U is for Universe, my favorite store. I wish they would pay me some money for this endorsement. Really I am just thankful for the experience. Mmm.




Can't forget the liquor isle.




Or the magazines.




More photos later. Lily is waking up from her nap. I hope you enjoyed the tour of a summer day in Misawa Japan. Swimming pool - grocery store - and lots of napping.