Japan
Unleash your inner foodie (and maybe weirdo) in Japan! Devour melt-in-your-mouth sushi, slurp down steaming bowls of ramen, and tempt your taste buds with adventurous specialties like octopus balls or wagyu beef. Beyond the delicious,explore the quirky side of Japan with wacky vending machines, unique ice cream flavors (wasabi anyone?), and even character cafes. It's a cultural adventure for all your senses, with something strange and wonderful around every corner.Japan: Where tradition meets tasty (and slightly terrifying) treats!
Photo Gallery
Mizuki Shigeru Road
Sakaiminato, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
River in Matsue, Japan
Fukuoka is the Birthplace of Tonkotsu Ramen
Known for the creamy texture of the cloudy broth, derived from pork bones
Squid Balls, Mizuki Shugeru Road
Not that kind of balls! Sakaiminato, Japan
Art From Samurai Museum
Matsue, Japan
Kushida Shrine
Fukuoka, Japan
Fukuoka Tower
Fukuoka, Japan
Tokyo
View of Tokyo; photo taken while on our Mario Kart ride
Mount Fuji
Seen from the air en route to Tokyo
Outside of the Robot Restaurant
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Chef Making Tiayaki
Japanese filled fish-shaped pastries; Tokyo, Japan
Snack Selection at 7-11
Tokyo, Japan
Rotating Bridge
Amano Hashidate, Japan
At the Airport
Tokyo Narita International Airport
Arcades Everywhere in Akihabara
Tokyo, Japan
Squid Balls Mizuki Shigeru Road
Sakaiminato, Japan
Robot Restaurant
Tokyo, Japan
Robot Restaurant
Tokyo, Japan
Kushida Shrine
Fukuoka, Japan
Maidreamin Maid Cafe
Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan
Bathroom at Samurai Museum
Matsue, Japan. SO civilized.
Owl Cafe
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Yamakasa at the Kushida Shrine
This is a sort of float that is carried in a race at the Hakata Gion Yamakasa festival in Fukuoka, Japan.
T Rex at Robot Restaurant
Tokyo, Japan
Ice Cream Sundae
Maidreamin Cafe, Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan
Hakata Machiya Folk Market
Fukuoka, Japan
Fresh Sushi and Sake
Sakaiminato, Japan
Pastry Selection
Tokyo, Japan
Asakusa Shrine
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Kit Kat Selection
Tokyo, Japan
With our Japanese Host Couple from Homestay.com
Tokyo, Japan
Maidreamin Maid Cafe
Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan
Ramen Menu
Hakata is a word which refers to/describes Fukuoka, Japan.
Matsue Castle
Matsue, Japan
Boat Ride to Matsue Castle
Matsue, Japan
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Robot Restaurant
Tokyo, Japan
Mizuki Shigeru Road
Sakaiminato, Japan
Tokyo Narita International Airport
Tokyo Karts
Costumes were an option, but it was waaaay too hot! Tokyo, Japan
Gachapon Machines
Capsule toys for adults and kids. Tokyo, Japan
Arcades and Shopping
Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan
Bullet Train, Kyoto to Tokyo
Japan
Amano Hashidate
Japan
Comic Book Store
Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan
Samurai House
Matsue, Japan
Recommended Reading
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A woman travels around the world, mainly through Asia, North America, and Europe