{"id":21863,"date":"2011-10-13T23:55:36","date_gmt":"2011-10-14T03:55:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/?p=21863"},"modified":"2011-10-13T23:57:17","modified_gmt":"2011-10-14T03:57:17","slug":"wit-life-183-10000-free-flights-to-japan-and-the-best-bonsai-ive-ever-had","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/jetwit.com\/wordpress\/2011\/10\/13\/wit-life-183-10000-free-flights-to-japan-and-the-best-bonsai-ive-ever-had\/","title":{"rendered":"WIT Life #183: 10,000 Free Flights to Japan! (and the best bonsai I’ve ever had)"},"content":{"rendered":"

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WIT Life<\/a> <\/strong><\/em>is a periodic series written<\/strong><\/em> by professional Writer\/Interpreter\/Translator <\/strong><\/em>Stacy Smith<\/strong><\/a> <\/em>(Kumamo<\/a><\/strong><\/em>to-ken<\/a> CIR, 2000-03). She starts<\/strong><\/em> her day by watching Fujisankei\u2019s newscast in Japanese, and here she sha<\/strong><\/em>r<\/strong><\/em>es s<\/strong><\/em>ome of the interesting tidbits and trends together with her own observations.<\/strong><\/em>\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

Last night I had the chance to attend an event at the Modern sponsored by the Japanese beverage company Suntory, for the unveiling of their newest whiskey here in the States, Hakushu.\u00a0 We first enjoyed a tasting of this offering, along with samples of favorites Yamazki and Hibiki.\u00a0 Chef Gabriel Kreuther prepared an amazing menu to pair with these whiskeys, featuring such treats as foie gras and caviar.<\/p>\n

However, for me the best part of the meal was the amazing dessert pictured here.\u00a0 It may look like a bonsai creation, but down to the roots every part of it was edible.\u00a0 The leaves were white chocolate, the branches a dark chocolate, and the soil a bitter chocolate.\u00a0 The brown sweets on the side were gold-flecked macaroons flavored with pistachio and whiskey.\u00a0 Talk about artisanship!<\/p>\n

If this image has you missing Japanese craftsmanship, the London branch of the Japan National Tourist Organization might have the solution for you.\u00a0 As this press release<\/a> indicates, the Japan Tourism Agency has proposed giving away 10,000 free flights to Japan next year.\u00a0 This is part of efforts to revive the domestic\u00a0 tourism industry, which has taken a huge hit in the wake of March’s earthquake and tsunami.\u00a0 This initiative is still subject to Japanese government approval, but if it passes hopeful travelers can apply by submitting an essay about why they deserve the free trip.\u00a0 Start thinking about your pitch today!<\/p>\n

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