Blog Roundup - January 10, 2010

• China Hope Live - Migrant workers and their gruelling morning commutes.
• China Translated - Tom talks about some of the top new Chinese words of 2009.
• Danwei - Translation of an article on the ageism faced by China's middle-aged job seekers.
  
• Fili's World - Fili shares some photos of the delicious food he ate during his time in Japan.
• Fukuoka Dreaming - Kaeru shares some photos of a recent visit to a sumo wrestling (相撲) competition.
• Goddess Carlie - Carlie lists her goals for 2010.
• Haikugirl - Haikugirl pays a visit to Toganji Temple in Motoyama (本山).
• Hungry for Words - Maki talks about omiyage (お土産) and the business of gift-giving in Japan.
  
• Japan Navigator - Ad lists some of the auspicious foods eaten in Japan at New Year.
  
• Jottings from the Granite Studio - Jeremiah reviews Eddie Cheng's book, Standoff at Tiananmen.
• Just Hungry - Maki shares a recipe for "seven herb porridge" (七草粥).
• Kyoto Foodie - The Foodie takes a look at French osechi, an interesting blend of French and Japanese cuisine.
• Maangchi - Maangchi's latest video recipe explains how to make cheongpomuk muchim (청포묵무침), a side-dish made from mung bean jelly.
  
• Muza-Chan's Gate to Japan - A short explanation and some photos of the kofun tombs in Sakai (堺市), Japan.
  
• Shanghaiist - Cary's first day in icy Harbin (哈尔滨).
• Shizuoka Gourmet - A recipe for meat and potato croquettes (コロッケ).
  
• Sleepy Tako - David visits Ako City (赤穂市) in Japan's Hyogo Prefecture (兵庫県).
  
• Speaking of China - Jocelyn answers a reader's question on discussing sensitive political issues with one's Chinese partner.
• The Hopeless Romantic - Claytonian recommends some anime series that anyone can enjoy.
  
• The View from Taiwan - Michael takes a bike ride along the east coast of Taiwan.
• Tsukublog - Avi talks about the "seven herbs of spring" (七草), which are traditionally eaten with rice porridge (粥) on January 7th.
  
• Wandering Taiwan - Micki and Kristen visit "Herb Alley" (青草巷) in Wanhua (萬華), Taipei.
  
• Webs of Significance - YTSL attends the annual Tam Kung (譚公) birthday parade held in Shau Kei Wan (筲箕灣).
• ZenKimchi Korean Food Journal - A simple recipe for making dogani tang (도가니탕), a soup made from ox bones.

That's all for this week. The next blog roundup will be on January 17, 2010.

Blog Roundup - January 10, 2010