The food.....

So I've got me a pretty sweet routine here - my beloved wife brings me a few snacks when she comes to visit but beyond that I receive three square meals a day, chopsticks n all.

8am, 12am and 6pm on the dot, and always with a half an hour foreshadow cup of weak cha and oshibori (disposable wet hand towel.)

I was apprehensive regarding the food as many a witness had testified to the horror concoctions that are served up three times daily in a Byoin (hospital). But I've been pleasantly surprised, yes on the occasional day you get a mushy type soupy vapidity that looks about as appetizing as salted brick; but if mix it in with the immortal bowl of rice and the omnipresent pickled veges -  you have a meal... transformed. *insert magical music*

But the meals in truth have been pretty good, it peaked a night or so ago (the nights and days here become one) when they served tempura with a nice soya sauce. MECHA OISHI DESU! They have also served up crumbed fish; some over sized lettuce parcels loaded with chicken and the other day a bit of spag bol. I'd say it reminded me of home - but that's bollocks; my mum is from Yorkshire and I don't see these Japanese chefs knocking out any Yorkshire puddings anytime soon.

Oooop, my breakfast has just been served now; let's have a looky look.

Large white bowl with rice  (with small packet of rice sprinkle flavouring) - Check.

Miso with rounded white bread croutons - Check.

Smaller side dish of spinachy stuff mixed with shredded chicken - Check.

Second side dish with fried/boiled tofu and a few token carrots - Check.

Okay so each dish on its own warrants nothing to wet the bed about - but mix it all in with the rice and you've got yourself a banger brekky/ranchii/ban-gohan. Bam!

Stay classy internet..

Lunch? Breakfast? Couldn't say sorry.