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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · 1d

Are you tired of packing the same old lunch every day? Do you dream of meals that are both delicious and nutritious? If so, get ready to transform your mealtimes, because the Japanese School Lunch Cookbook is here!

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · 1d

Little Venice

1 2/3 oz sake
5/6 oz Bourbon whiskey
5/6 oz sweet vermouth

Cocktail no.16 in my book, "101+ Sake Cocktails." Buy it on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM6WY9NX

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · 2d

Brawl in Shibata - The Final Battle of Shibata Festival 2025 新発田まつり

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The streets of Shibata ignite with tradition and tension as I watch three neighborhood floats return home in a ritual known as Kaeri Daiwa (帰り台輪).

Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · 9d

Taiko Drumming at Kambara Matsuri 2025

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Step into the heart of Niigata City’s summer spirit with this powerful taiko drumming performance by Bandai Nagamine Elementary School’s “Wado” group at the 2025 Kambara Matsuri.

Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · 15d

Haisai (a riff on the Maitai)

1 1/2 oz white rum
3/4 oz gold rum
3/4 oz dark rum
1 1/2 oz sake
1/3 oz Cointreau
1/3 oz lemon juice

Discover other great cocktails in my book, "101+ Sake Cocktails." Buy it on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM6WY9NX

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · 16d

Uozu Tatemon Festival 2025: Giant Lantern Floats!

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The night comes alive in front of Suwa Shrine as Tatemon teams push, pull, and parade their towering lantern floats through the heart of Uozu.

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · 22d

The Far East Side

2 oz sake
3/4 oz elderflower liqueur
1/2 oz tequila
1/4 oz lemon juice
3 + 1 green shiso leaves

Discover other great cocktails in my book, "101+ Sake Cocktails." Buy it on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM6WY9NX

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · 23d

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#魚津たてもんまつり #UozuTatemonFestival #Toyama #Uozu #Japan #JapaneseFestivals

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Embark on a tranquil journey through the heart of Japan with my POV walking videos. Immerse yourself in the serene exploration of quaint streets, vibrant neighborhoods, lush parks, and hidden gems tha...

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · 23d

Uozu Tatemon Festival - Daytime Walk

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Before the lanterns are lit and the floats parade, there is a quiet kind of magic. In this daytime walk, I explore the floats in their unassembled state - wooden frames towering in silence, waiting for nightfall.

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · 29d

Blackberry Sake Sidecar 2025

3/4 oz triple sec
1/2 oz lemon juice
1 oz homemade blackberry gin liqueur
1 oz sake
1 dash plum bitters

Discover other great cocktails in my book, "101+ Sake Cocktails." Buy it on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM6WY9NX

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Sep 26

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#葛塚まつり #KuzutsukaFestival #Niigata #Japan #JapaneseFestivals

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Sep 26

Kuzutsuka Festival 2025 Final Night

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It’s the final night of Kuzutsuka Matsuri in Toyosaka, Niigata. Floats collide in a dramatic battle. Then the teams return to Inari Shrine for their final performances.

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Sep 21

Kuro Martini

1 1/2 oz sake
1 oz blackberry gin liqueur
1 oz grape juice
1/2 oz lemon juice

Discover other great cocktails in my book, "101+ Sake Cocktails." Buy it on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM6WY9NX

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Sep 19

Kuzutsuka Festival 2025 Night 2

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It’s the 2nd night of Kuzutsuka Matsuri in Toyosaka, Niigata, Japan. I wait in the main intersection as, one by one, four neighborhood teams arrive to perform.

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#葛塚まつり #KuzutsukaFestival

Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Sep 14

Sake Cosmo Bulk

1 oz sake
1 oz whiskey
1/2 oz sakura liqueur
1/2 oz lemon juice
garnish: lemon slice

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Sep 12

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#葛塚まつり #KuzutsukaFestival #Niigata #Japan

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Sep 12

Kuzutsuka Festival 2025 Night 1

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Step into the first night of Kuzutsuka Matsuri in Toyosaka, Niigata, Japan. At Isurugi Shrine, it begins with a quiet blessing ceremony. Then four neighborhood teams arrive, guiding their towering lantern floats into the shrine grounds.

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Sep 7

Keiba

1 oz sake
1 oz whiskey
1/2 oz Cointreau
1/2 oz sweet vermouth
1/2 oz lime juice

Discover other great cocktails in my book, "101+ Sake Cocktails." Buy it on Amazon. www.amazon.com/dp/B0CM6WY9NX

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Sep 5

Lantern Float Procession at Suibara Festival 2025 - 水原まつり

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Join me as I observe the intensity and artistry of the Tōrō Raimu lantern procession, at Suibara festival in Agano city, Niigata, Japan. The teams perform one by one along the main street.

Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Sep 4

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Tokyo Night Walk: Bar Alley Stroll in Sangenjaya

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Fireworks & Giant Lantern Floats at Uozu Tatemon Festival | 魚津たてもん祭り花火

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Sep 2

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Fighting Mikoshi at Nuttari Festival 2025 - 沼垂祭り

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Aug 31

Amazonで、紙版・デジタル版ともに発売中です：
🔗 カナダ：https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0DPDTWN64
🔗 アメリカ：https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DPDTWN64/
🔗 日本：https://www.amazon.co.jp/dp/B0DPDTWN64

あなたのお気に入りの「新潟のアルファベット」は何ですか？

#ABCsOfNiigata #新潟 #日本文化 #アルファベット絵本 #英語教材 #インディー作家 #佐渡島 #花火と祭り #地域の物語 #新潟のABC

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Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Aug 31

今日はその中から、1ページをご紹介します：
📖 Iは「Island（島）」
子どもたちはフェリーに乗って佐渡島に行きました。
伝統的なたらい舟に乗るのです。
あなたはたらい舟に乗ってみたいですか？

🧵 この本はこんな方におすすめ：
・ご家族で楽しみたい方
・教育関係者
・英語学習の教材を探している方
・日本文化に興味がある方
・ガイドブックに載っていない日本を知りたい方

Neal Graham @nealgraham.bsky.social · Aug 31

📚✨ バイリンガル絵本『新潟のABC』✨📚

Aは「水族館」、Zは「熱心」——この絵本は、アルファベットを通して日本の新潟県を旅する、年齢を問わず楽しめる一冊です。豊かな文化、美しい風景、そして四季折々の伝統を、イラストと物語で紹介しています。

地元の方も、旅人も、語学学習者も——『新潟のABC』は、アート・ストーリーテリング・文化的な洞察を融合させた、英語と日本語のバイリンガル絵本です。雪に覆われた田んぼ、夏の花火、たらい舟、白鳥の渡りなど、各ページに短いエピソードと発見の瞬間が詰まっています。

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