Preetam Rai

Yesterday was "Doyoo Ushino Hi", the hottest day of the season according to the traditional Japanese calendar. On this day in Japan, people eat Unagi (eel). The vitamin A content of Unagi is supposed to help people survive rest of the summer season.


I tried this dish called unagi omu rice: A slice of unagi with some seaweed dressing placed on a serving of omu rice (flavored rice wrapped in egg omelette).

More information on such special days in Japan - Japanese Cultural Calendar