Indulging in my old eating habits as I count down the days until I fly back home to Japan. ๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ตย 

Currently savoring all kinds of cheeses here in the Netherlands, knowing that once in Japan, my cheese options will be limited.

Farewell to the cheese extravaganza, hello to the occasional Camembert and the familiar processed cheese routine. ๐Ÿง€ย 

On the bright side, anticipating the return to udon and soba, a craving that’s been building up lately.

The struggles of a global citizen! โœˆ๏ธย 

#CheeseLover #JapanBound #GlobalCitizen #udonlover #sobalover #life

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