NOVEMBER

I LOVE NOVEMBER!!!!

Okay.....to be perfectly honest.....I like every month for it's own unique reason but November in particular is an awesome month!!!

WHY?

In Japan it is Autumn. Autumn equals shopping for this years latest design in coats, jackets, boots and leggings...YEAH!!!

November also means clear, non foggy skies here in Tokyo and the most beautiful sunsets. From our apartment in Kiyose we get amazing views of Mount Fuji!!! Im yet to figure out how to get a good shot of it on camera but here are some of my weak attempts haha.

Mount Fuji in the morning

Mount Fuji in the evening

The other great thing about November is the harvest veggies. Sweet potato, pumpkin, cabbage, negi. It also means NABE SEASON!!!!! I loooove Nabe!!! NAbe is JApanese one-pot cooking. Basically you choose whatever you want, throw it in a pot of boiling water and wait for it to cook!!

Nabe is cooked at the table. I love cosy home date nights with my husband with Nabe and a good movie : ).

My favorite additions are chicken mince balls, carrot, leek, cabbage and udon in a miso broth.

The great thing is not only is it extremely healthy and packed full of vitamins but you get to sit around as a family and enjoy cooking and eating together. The heat from the gas stove also keeps you warm and cosy on those cold November evenings.

Im also one of those crazy early Christmas prepping people!! November 1st means time to put the Christmas decorations up : ).......but thats a whole new blog hahaha........!!

What do you love about November???