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A frequent topic often discussed when meeting new people is about hobbies. Since moving to
Matsuyama, I have met many new people, so am constantly faced with how to contribute something interesting to the hobby discussion. But I have gradually come to realise that my favourite hobby I passionately enjoy doing and talking about is eating. Japanese cuisine has indulged this hobby by making not only the eating but the preparation fun. Okonomiyaki or yakiniku sizzles on a hot plate built into the table. Favourite vegetables and meats are dropped into a bubbling hotpot boiling in front of
you.
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As the weather further cools, out comes the mochi making equipment and large pots of cooked rice are pounded into mochi destined for ozoni soup. And a skill I acquired recently in Kagawa is the kneading, dancing upon and finely cutting udon dough to make long strips of plump, delicious
udon. Always willing to try something new, I look forward to adding to my newly realised
hobby's repertoire.
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