Food expert's advice: When in Japan, do as the French do

In sleepless Tokyo where people are always on the go, gathering around a table to share a meal and reflect on the day seems like a dying tradition.But it's time to slow down and make the dining table the hub of family life again, says Shima Tassin, dubbed the "housekeeping legend" for her famous exploits as an on-demand, in-home personal chef. Her advice: start eating like the French."It's the French who taught me the importance of family meals," says Tassin, a Yamaguchi Prefecture native who lives with her French husband and 14-month-old son in Tokyo."If you gave yourself an hour a day eve…READ FULL ARTICLE