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
Robot Restaurant
Tokyo, Japan
Bullet Train, Kyoto to Tokyo
Japan
Squid Balls, Mizuki Shugeru Road
Not that kind of balls! Sakaiminato, Japan
Tokyo Karts
Costumes were an option, but it was waaaay too hot! Tokyo, Japan
Fukuoka Tower
Fukuoka, Japan
Rotating Bridge
Amano Hashidate, Japan
Robot Restaurant
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo Narita International Airport
Mizuki Shigeru Road
Sakaiminato, Japan
Boat Ride to Matsue Castle
Matsue, Japan
T Rex at Robot Restaurant
Tokyo, Japan
Mizuki Shigeru Road
Sakaiminato, Japan
Arcades and Shopping
Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan
Owl Cafe
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Maidreamin Maid Cafe
Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan
Matsue Castle
Matsue, Japan
River in Matsue, Japan
Samurai House
Matsue, Japan
Kushida Shrine
Fukuoka, Japan
Gachapon Machines
Capsule toys for adults and kids. Tokyo, Japan
Bathroom at Samurai Museum
Matsue, Japan. SO civilized.
Ramen Menu
Hakata is a word which refers to/describes Fukuoka, Japan.
Mount Fuji
Seen from the air en route to Tokyo
Hakata Machiya Folk Market
Fukuoka, Japan
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Chef Making Tiayaki
Japanese filled fish-shaped pastries; Tokyo, Japan
Squid Balls Mizuki Shigeru Road
Sakaiminato, Japan
With our Japanese Host Couple from Homestay.com
Tokyo, Japan
Arcades Everywhere in Akihabara
Tokyo, Japan
Kyoto, Japan
Kushida Shrine
Fukuoka, Japan
Kit Kat Selection
Tokyo, Japan
Fukuoka is the Birthplace of Tonkotsu Ramen
Known for the creamy texture of the cloudy broth, derived from pork bones
Outside of the Robot Restaurant
Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
Comic Book Store
Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan
Amano Hashidate
Japan
Snack Selection at 7-11
Tokyo, Japan
Robot Restaurant
Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo
View of Tokyo; photo taken while on our Mario Kart ride
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.
Maidreamin Maid Cafe
Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan
Art From Samurai Museum
Matsue, Japan
Ice Cream Sundae
Maidreamin Cafe, Akihabara, Tokyo, Japan
Pastry Selection
Tokyo, Japan
Asakusa Shrine
Asakusa, Tokyo, Japan
Fresh Sushi and Sake
Sakaiminato, Japan
At the Airport
Tokyo Narita International Airport
Recommended Reading
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