Hey there! I’m Kaori, a food & travel lover exploring Japan’s best eats, culture, and art! 🍣 I love discovering new flavors!🎨 Museums, temples, and hidden gems—Japan is full of wonders!📍 Join me on this delicious and cultural adventure! 🚀✨
(Before getting to the main topic, here's a bit about my day-to-day life)
Today, I had a regular meeting with my boss. I was feeling down because I've been having stomach issues due to stress. I was worried that they might bring up the topic of voluntary retirement again - they've been quite persistent about it. However, to my surprise, I was assigned two ongoing projects for next year. Although they're quite challenging, I thought I'd like to take them on if I can, since everyone is busy. While I can't say for certain that I'm no longer a target for voluntary retirement, there was definitely a noticeable change in my boss's attitude.
I want to tell everyone: if you're working in Japan and become a target for voluntary retirement, power harassment, or bullying, join a labor union immediately!
In Japan, as long as you're working normally, employees can't be easily fired. However, this might not apply if you're not a member of a labor union. There are many companies trying to take advantage of uninformed people. I believe joining a labor union with lawyers knowledgeable in labor law is one of the best ways to fight against unfair treatment by companies.
Now, onto the main topic!
Today, I'm introducing Kagawa's soul food, Sanuki udon. I visited a super-famous shop called Gamou Udon, which always ranks first or second in Kagawa's udon rankings. The restaurant operates out of a regular house, giving it a unique and charming atmosphere. Don't you think?
The udon starts from just 180 yen, and tempura is 120 yen. It's one of the cheapest places in Kagawa, yet the taste is top-notch. As it's a popular spot, the udon is always freshly boiled. You know how fresh things always taste better, right? That's why. Plus, the broth is superb, with an excellent flavoring of dried sardines.
This udon has a light taste, so make sure to add some tempura on top. The combination of the tempura oil and the udon creates an amazing flavor. When you receive your boiled udon, you add the broth, green onions, and ginger yourself. It's quite exciting!