Soy to the World

I love Japanese food.

Sometimes, however, my body CRAVES a big, juicy burger full of flavor...and calories.
So I was so delighted when I came across this sandwich joint with a twist: everything on the menu is made from organic Tofu.

"Tofu Room Dy's".
What a clever name.

For those of you who don't speak Japanese,
"daizu"(pronounced "DAI-ZOO") is the word for soy bean, the main ingredient in Tofu.

This high protein-low calorie power food is one of Asia's godly creations.
While most Americans are used to it being served as a stir fry dish, Dy's takes a different approach.

Their menu is full of creative tofu ideas, everything from tofu chips to rich desserts like tofu cheese cake.

Personally, I'm a big fan of their tofu sandwiches/burgers where the "patty" is literally a slice of tofu.
Drained and/or sautéed to perfection, the texture is similar to that of feta cheese.
It may sound slightly odd, but it surprisingly complements the vegetables and bold sauces very well.

Great option for all you vegans/vegetarians too.


Pictured here: Tofu Avocado Sandwich



Tofu Room Dy's
Between Nezu station and Sendagi station on the Chiyoda Subway Line.
03-3824-2447
Closed on Thursdays
tabelog Website(Japanese)

English Menu? (no)

"Hello, World!"

Just like a young programmer just barely being able to create his first "Hello, World" program, I am very new to blogging.

If you can't already tell by the opening sentence, I am quite the geek.

Now before I make myself look like a complete idiot, please allow me to introduce myself.

WHO ARE YOU?
I am a 20-something Female from the Midwestern United States.
I moved to Japan in 2004 to enroll in a University in Tokyo, where I saturated myself in studying Japanese society with a side of computer science. After graduating from university, I landed a job at a tech firm, where I currently work as a system engineer.

HOW DID THIS BLOG GET STARTED?
A lot of my friends back home ask me about Japan.
They wanted to see pictures and videos of all the crazy-amazing-ness.
At first, I would send these pictures directly to friends, but I soon realized that my friends back home aren't the only ones interested in this crazy culture.

So, what better way to share these experiences with the world than through the World Wide Web, for all the world to see?

WHAT DO YOU THINK ABOUT JAPAN?
Although my "Japan experience" is limited to my experience in Tokyo,
I absolutely love Japan.

It is clean, safe, and very convenient.

I've been here for 5 whole years now, and still, nothing gets old for me.

"So why are you writing a blog about how crazy Japan is if you like it?" you may ask.
Let me just make one thing very clear.
This blog is not to bash Japanese crazy culture.
Rather, this blog is a place to embrace Japan and all its insanity.
If I've learned anything from living in Tokyo for the past few years of my life, it's that Japanese people LOVE to be deviant. The Japanese LOVE to be unique. The Japanese LOVE attention, and can't get enough of it.


WHAT DOES "VIRTUAL JAPANITY" MEAN?
Bottomline: The purpose of this blog is to highlight Japan and all its insanity. its "Japanity", if you will. I'll be posting pictures, and videos of intriging moments through my life in Tokyo, so you'll be able to live the "Japanity", virtually- through me. Hence the title of the blog, Virtual Japanity. (see what I did there?)

(And yes, I love the Jamiroquai song, but seriously, who doesnt?)





So here begins my virtual tour of Japan and all its craaaaaziness.

fasten your seat belts, cuz this is sure to be one helluva rocky ride.