Trying out a Japanese breakfast

Decided to give a Japanese breakfast a try, though admittedly my version isn't as aesthetically pleasing as you would find in most Japanese households. Don't know if a lot of people use a coffee mug to make their miso soup. ;-)

Verdict: not a huge fan of natto, though I've eaten it on more than a couple occasions now. Like the miso and rice combination. Umeboshi's sour flavor is definitely a wake-up call.

You can see the little packet of instant miso in the back there. I usually make fresh miso soup, but I've had this packet for a couple years now and am trying to use it all up. Perhaps I'll take some of it to work with me too.