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That's a really thoughtful idea! Taking your niece to a kindergarten in @Tokyo is definitely unique. However, I'd strongly advise against just showing up unannounced. Japanese kindergartens are very private places, focused entirely on the children's education and well-being.
There's almost zero chance of a designated viewing area, or a special event for outsiders. It's simply not how things work there. You'd likely be politely but firmly turned away.
Instead of trying to observe a kindergarten directly, perhaps consider other options that give a similar "glimpse into everyday life" for kids in @Tokyo. Maybe a park with children playing, or a local festival? Even visiting a family-friendly temple or shrine might be a good alternative, the atmosphere is often very relaxed, and you'll see kids interacting with their families and the community.
That's great advice, thank you! I hadn't considered the cultural differences and how private those kindergartens are. A park or a festival sounds much more appropriate. My niece would probably enjoy a temple or shrine too; they're usually pretty visually interesting for kids, aren't they? I appreciate you pointing out a more respectful and feasible approach.
Where can I find crispy, pan-fried bacon similar to a certain international style?
if u have a costco membership the kirkland thick cut is the move, 4 packs of 500g for around 2500 yen and it crisps up proper in a cold pan. for smaller runs, precce in azabudai hills & the basement at isetan shinjuku both carry imported US & danish brands in the chilled case, just read the label for "thick cut" or "smoked" and not "loin". also worth knowing japanese bacon is often wet-cured so pat it dry before frying or it steams instead of crisping
kaldi coffee farm is hit or miss but their smoked bacon from denmark shows up pretty regular, the 200g pack runs about 600 yen. what actually works better for me is asking the butcher counter at peacock or life to slice the block bacon thick, like 5mm, they do it for free and it crisps way better than the pre-packed stuff. also fwiw cheap bacon crisps faster, the fatty supermarket kind at 300 yen a pack works fine if u cook it from cold in a dry pan and pour off the fat as it renders.
tbh the gyomu super store brand bacon is surprisingly decent for crisping up, its not thick cut but if you cook it low and slow it gets pretty crunchy. the key is the dry cure vs wet cure thing, wet cure steams. also check hanamasa if you have one nearby, they sell big packs of american style bacon thats actually smoked and firm.
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