Destination: Japan

One Crazy Night in Shinjuku

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Views [6663]

For my last weekend in Tokyo, Simon organised a mystery dinner and drinks adventure in Shinjuku that I think showcases both the diversity of activities a travel writer like Simon engages in, and the randomness of Tokyo quite well (Simon aptly ... Read more >

Photos: One crazy night in Shinjuku

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Photo Gallery

It's all in the broth; Otafuku Oden Restaurant, Tokyo

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Views [3262]

In an earlier post I wrote about some of the more questionable things I’ve eaten in Tokyo and promised to write another post about one meal in particular… a meal that was cooked in a broth that literally has not been changed for over 6 decades.... Read more >

Photos: Tokyo - San

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Photo Gallery

Garlic Ramen

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [1022]

Megumi and I went out for lunch at a place that specializes in garlic flavored ramen. Megumi ordered their special garlic butter ramen, which she so graciously allowed me to sample.  Extremely yummy! And I ordered their fried rice, complete with ... Read more >

Photos: Garlic Ramen

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

AnAn House of Barbeque

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [1116] | Comments [2]

We finally found a patio table on OYS so we can enjoy meals (and our laptops) outdoors!  This post is not about that, though.  :)  The night we picked up our patio set, we were starving and stopped at a restaurant near Hamby Town.  We thought "AnAn ... Read more >

Photos: AnAn BBQ

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

English is joyful with foreign countries

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Views [9843]

Spend any amount of time in Asia and you’re bound to stumble across some fine examples of misused English that, to the proficient English speaker, can be pretty amusing.   Over the years some lovely signs have told me to “glide with care” ... Read more >

Star Wars Saturday

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Views [659]

Last Saturday (right before the sand came), we took a drive over to the east side of the island in search of Star Wars and Transformers. Here's a soba (noodle) restaurant we passed along the way. It was neat to see the Philippine Sea instead ... Read more >

Photos: Weekend Drive

Sun, 28 Mar 2010 | By abcarlson | Photo Gallery

The Way of Tea (Japanese Tea Ceremony), Andon Ryokan

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Views [4531]

Given the ritualised and formal nature of Japanese culture, it’s little wonder that in Japan, even the simple cup of tea has an entire ceremony in its honour.   Through the influences of Zen Buddhism, the commonplace practice of tea drinking ... Read more >

Photos: The Way of Tea (Japanese Tea Ceremony)

Sat, 27 Mar 2010 | By amy_palfreyman | Photo Gallery

I hate writing titles

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 | By kitschey | Views [521]

I guess I look like someone named Bicky (I think she meant Vicky). That or maybe all of us white folk look the same to Asians. It could work both ways. I actually don't think everyone looks the same though. Still at the youth hostel in Matsuyama. I'm ... Read more >

Changing Plans

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 | By primosnomads | Views [377]

OK... TODAY WE KNEW DAVID IS NOT COMMING TO PERÚ  :( BUT HES LEAVING TO A NICE LONG TRIP TO THE SUN RISING LANDS! FOR SURE WE GONNA MISS HIM BUT WE ALL HAVE FUN IN DIFFERENT PLACES...