My “things to eat/drink” list for Tokyo has become very long over the years, and I find when I prepare for an upcoming trip, I add even more to the list. I’m never in Tokyo long enough to make much of a dent in the list but I’m never worried because I know it’s a … Continue reading
I’m back in Japan for what I always think of, in my mind, as my roots trips. It’s funny though, because for as many times as I’ve been to Japan in my life, each trip always starts with a certain amount of anxiety amidst my anticipation for awesomeness. Perhaps it’s because of my basic understanding … Continue reading
I detoured to Tokyo on my way to visit my family in the Kansai area of Japan specifically to eat and I believe I was successful in accomplishing as much as I could in 3 days. I only conquered a quarter of my list, but have a lot to great eating look forward to the … Continue reading
Over a year ago, I took my parents to see the movie Jiro Dreams of Sushi. It was fantastic documentary filled with gorgeous food imagery that immediately inspired me to seek a similar sushi experience in Tokyo. I’ve been fortunate enough to eat some great sushi throughout my life but after watching the movie, I … Continue reading
I realized that there’s no way I’m going to keep up my posts with all of the eating I’ve been doing in Japan. So although every meal I have is an adventure, or brings back waves of nostalgia, I can’t wax poetic in every post. My intention on my 2nd morning in Tokyo was to … Continue reading
I started my morning at the Tokyo station exchanging my rail pass. I had a few hours to kill before lunch so I thought I’d wander over to the park by the Imperial Park. I’d heard that the cherry blossoms were in bloom and I thought this would be a great place to catch a … Continue reading
After months of anticipation and planning I am finally in Tokyo! I admit that although I prepared for my trip with the knowledge that Japan is a difficult place to navigate with my elementary Japanese skills, I was still very nervous as I got on to the plane in Vancouver. I know that I had … Continue reading
