Japan’s Creative Method to Curb Elderly Drivers

Japan's Creative Method to Curb Elderly Drivers

Back in 2016, police in Aichi Prefecture, Japan launched an inventive program to encourage elderly drivers to voluntarily surrender their licenses. The goal was to reduce the rising number of traffic accidents caused by senior citizens. At the time, accidents involving drivers over 74 years old had increased significantly over…

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Shiso (Perilla) & Seasoned Kombu (Kelp) Mazegohan – Hiroko’s Recipes

Shiso (Perilla) & Seasoned Kombu (Kelp) Mazegohan – Hiroko's Recipes

Thinly sliced Kombu (Kelp) that is seasoned and looks like coated with Salt, that is sometimes called ‘Shio Kombu’ (塩昆布), Salted Kombu, however it is seasoned with Soy Sauce and Mirin as well. It can be mixed with hot Cooked Rice to make a delicious ‘Mazegoahn’ dish. You can add…

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Rice Cooker Eggplant & Mushrooms Frittata – Hiroko’s Recipes

Rice Cooker Eggplant & Mushrooms Frittata – Hiroko's Recipes

My Rice Cooker Frittata recipe is very versatile. You can add any ingredients of your choice to the Egg Mixture. Today I added Eggplant & Mushrooms. Red Capsicum OR Tomatoes can be a good addition to this Frittata. You need to precook Vegetables, but once you combined all ingredients and…

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