Blog Roundup - January 3, 2010

Before I post the first blog roundup of 2010, I would like to wish my readers a happy new year! 2010 is off to a good, but icy, start in this part of the world. The Year of the Tiger is only a few weeks away so I'll be posting some information about the upcoming Spring Festival events in the Netherlands within the next few days.

Without further ado, here is this week's blog roundup :

• Bruce Humes - Bruce posts some information on the upcoming Taipei International Book Exhibition.
  
• Daily Dose of Hangul - A short lesson on colours (색) in Korean.
  
• Daily Onigiri - ROK talks about New Year celebrations in Japan.
  
• Danwei - Danwei interviews The Guardian's Asia environment correspondent, Jonathan Watts.
• Fukuoka Dreaming - Things to see and do on a day trip to Dazaifu (太宰府).
• Haikugirl - Haikugirl treats herself to a birthday weekend in Yokohama (横浜).
• Japan : Life & Religion - Doug reflects on 2009 and lists his resolutions for 2010.
• Just Bento - Some practical advice for those who are considering making bento box lunches.
  
• Konnichiwa - Bartman 905 shares some photos of Christmas lights around Tokyo.
  
• Korean Cuisine - A delicious recipe for cucumber kimchi.
• Kyoto Foodie - The Kyoto Foodie shares a recipe for Kyoto-style o-zoni soup (お雑煮).
  
• Mutantfrog Travelogue - Curzon's thoughts on the Japanese community in Dubai.
• Osaka Insider - Tips on how to get the most out of your trip to Japan (or any other country for that matter).
• Red Cook - Ring in the Chinese New Year with some dill and crabmeat dumplings (茴香蟹肉蒸餃).
• Shizuoka Gourmet - Tips for using myōga ginger (茗荷) in your Japanese cooking.
• Soy Sauce Queen - The Queen shares a number of recipes for traditional Japanese New Year dishes.
  
• Speaking of China - Jocelyn talks about the importance of children and childbearing in Chinese culture.
• The Japanese Food Report - Harris lists 66 ways to prepare miso soup (味噌汁).
  
• The Peking Duck - Richard lists his top 5 China events of the decade.
• Tsukublog - Avi talks about how the Japanese prepare the house for the New Year (正月).
• Wandering Taiwan - Micki and Kristen visit the Confucius Temple (孔廟) in Tainan (台南).
  

Blog Roundup - January 3, 2010