Funny Observations - Japan

July 27, 2014 by Stephen London in Japan, Tokyo

After walking around all day, racking up a list of funny cultural differences, we decided to do a recurring post about each country. First up, Country #1 - Japan...

Best. Meal. Ever.

July 12, 2014 by Stephen London in Tokyo, Japan, Food

Lost. And late. We meandered down a Tokyo alley in a light drizzle.

After asking a few strangers, a security guard ushered us to a pebbled entranceway, where a red and blue curtain marked the spot. We poked through, and found a locked sliding door and a small black doorbell.

Going Once, Going Twice...Sold!

July 10, 2014 by Michelle London in Japan, Tokyo

We did a very touristy thing in Tokyo today...and we loved it! We woke up at 3am (thank you jetlag) and headed over to the Tsukiji Fish Market to witness the daily tuna auction. While the auction was once open to the public, they now only allow the first 60 people that show up when the office opens. Lucky for us, we made it!

After a 2 hour wait in a holding area, we were escorted into a huge warehouse filled with fishermen, buyers, auctioneers, and of course, a few hundred tuna carcasses.

Not Your Nana's Benihana

July 10, 2014 by Michelle London in Japan, Food, Tokyo

For our first night in Tokyo, we headed to Omae XEX Teppanyaki. The restaurant was beautiful...but empty! We were a little nervous, but once the food started coming out, we were put at ease. This is nothing like your local hibachi restaurant!