Eating Konjac, Goshuin Stamps, and Gunma's Onsen Water

12/10/2023 57 min Episodio 71
Eating Konjac, Goshuin Stamps, and Gunma's Onsen Water

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Episode Synopsis

This week we're talking about collecting Goshuin (御朱印) seal stamps at shrines and temples,  unique ways to eat konjac (konyakku or こんにゃく),  and the different onsen (hot spring) water in Gunma Prefecture. We specifically discuss the mineral-rich water in Shima, the sulfuric water in Kusatsu, and the iron-rich water in Ikaho.  Finally we'll mention a couple recent articles about mystery tsunamis and the plea for Japanese residents to eat more scallops.Thanks also to Sandy, Steven, and Elijah for sending in some listener emails this week.Listen to the end of every episode to hear our Japanese "words-of-the-week," and head to @ramblingramsbothams on Instagram to see behind-the-scenes photos.Have a question or idea? Send us an email at [email protected], or visit our website: https://www.ramblingramsbothams.com/

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