Japan is a country which has always fascinated me. Not only because of technology, but also the culture and nature. A couple of years ago (partly inspired by seeing Lost in Translation) I decided to go on a holiday there and it still is the best one I’ve ever had and one I fondly remember. During three weeks I travelled the country and enjoyed the busy cities, the wonderful architecture of the old buildings and gardens, the beautiful landscapes and of course the great food. And because I didn’t know the language I didn’t always know what I exactly bought for lunch. One of them was a bun filled with beans, which I really didn’t like. But after seeing An I was curious to know if maybe I didn’t buy one which was made with as much passion as the ones in this film. Continue reading →