Summer is about one thing – heat. You can choose to fight it, or embrace it like a lover. I’m a lover of everything summer, so when the sun is out, so am I, at the BBQ. Japanese love the grill as much as anybody, so I invite as many friends as I can and head for one of the thirteen areas I can host a BBQ. Being an Izumisano boy, I like to grill a few burgers at Rinku Town Park, where you can BBQ without fees or reservations.
Rinku Town Park
Rinku Town Park was completed in the last couple of years and features all-new facilities, a walking path, grassy areas, and fantastic night scenery. The BBQ area has four tables and several pits to pitch your hot coals after a good day of grilling, as well as washing/prep areas and bathrooms a few footsteps away.
Japanese BBQ
If you’ve never had Japanese-style BBQ before, you might be surprised by what goes on the grill. Some surprises for me were:
Cabbage – Really?
Pumpkin – I like my pumpkin in pies, thanks.
Liver – I’ll stick to the white meat.
Tiny sausages – Ever heard of a hotdog?
Regardless, anything becomes delicious after it’s dipped in tare, so don’t forget yours!
Western BBQ
Still want a taste of home? Find your local import foods store! I always pick up some tortillas, refried beans, and hot sauce. But I make the guacamole myself.
Happy grilling!
