Destination: Japan

Photos: Snowy Togakushi

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Photo Gallery

World Fest Okinawa 2010!

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [990]

For Valentine's Day, we decided to check out World Fest.  They had everything from an ice sculpture, to dancers doing a variety of ethic dances representing a number of different countries, to all kinds of different foods.  Festivals are definitely ... Read more >

Girls' Day at Piednue

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [1200] | Comments [3]

Last Friday Megumi and I drove down to Naha to meet up with two of her girlfriends.  We were on a mission - locate Piednue bakery, purchase delectable sweets for our sweethearts, and have a fun girls' day out. We had a wonderful lunch at a hotel buffet ... Read more >

Photos: Naha Girls' Day

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

Photos: World Fest 2010

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

The wonderful world of Onsen.

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Views [2071]

Does the thought of being naked in front of dozens of people make you uneasy? How about having your body buried in hot sand or watching fish feed off your skin? Maybe you’d prefer to walk barefoot over hundreds of rocks or perhaps take a bath outside ... Read more >

The Kagaya Experience

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Views [2413] | Comments [4]

My first day on assignment in Tokyo presented me with the most bizarre dining experience of my life.  Actually, it's up there with most bizarre experiences of my life in general. After meeting Simon Richmond earlier today and checking ... Read more >

Photos: Tokyo - Ni

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Photo Gallery

Photos: Tokyo - Ichi

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Photo Gallery

Happy Valentine's Day!

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [2908]

(Above photo is a "puricura" - sticker picture - Brandon and I made last night.  This was Brandon's first experience in a puricura (short for Print Craft) booth.  It's similar to a photo booth Stateside, but with a lot more room, all sorts ... Read more >

Photos: Valentine's Day

Sun, 14 Feb 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

Valentine's Day Cookies!

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [1376]

I've been looking forward to making Valentine's Day cookies for a while now.  I had so many ideas for heart-shaped cookies, but I wanted to do iced hearts for Valentine's Day this year.  So I rolled up my sleeves and got to work. I had some dough ... Read more >

Photos: Asakusa

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 | By dkky | Photo Gallery

And so it begins.

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Views [965]

Hello from Tokyo! I’m sitting in a cosy little hostel common room warming myself with some tasty curry flavoured cup noodles (some call them cheating, I call them delicious late night convenience).   I’m exhausted and a little strung-out from the ... Read more >

A day at the beach...

Fri, 5 Feb 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [800]

I decided to stop off at the beach on Torii while I was on base the other day.  I'm trying to take advantage of living near the water as much as I possibly can!  :)  I'm always amazed how different the sea and beach look every time I stop.  Some days, ... Read more >