When you go to restaurants in Japan, some of them have display what they serve using wax models. They are very well made and help you order what you want.

One of the best dishes in Japan is "Chirashi" ... If you go to places like "Ameyoko", there are several vendors who service Donburi style dhilke like the one in the pictre. There are many places serves Poke ... which is simliar to Donburi in teh US now.

I think ramen makes a very good late night meal. This plece "Hakata Tenjin" is my one of my favorite ramen chain. For 500 yen (about US$4.50), you can get hot bowl of Tonkotsu Ramen. You can ask the cook to cook noodle soft or hard. Any you also get second serving of noodle free, provided you left some soup in your...

Do you like Japanese Ramen or Japanese Curry? Which do you like?

One opf the best way to enjoy Onsen (Hot Springs) on the budget is gop on the day trip. This onsen in Kyoto offers Onsen and Lunch for 2,000yen (Under $18.00). What a great deal. There are many deals like this all over Japan. Do the google serach and find your Onsen. http://www.japanese-online.com

All teas came from China. 茶 is the kanji word for "Cha" or Tea. If you want a tea, you say "Ocha o Kudasai." Water is 水 mizu. If you want a whter, you...

If you have a chance, try traditional Japanese restaurant called Ryotei. 料亭: A ryōtei (料亭) is a type of luxurious traditional Japanese restaurant. Tra...

You shpuld not refrain from eating on the local trains. But when it comes to long distance train, you are allowed to eat at your seat. The rule of thumb is that if there is a table, you can eat your bento. If there is no atble, look around and see aif anyone is eating.

For the price, this is absolutely the best tempura lunch you can get in Japan. The place is called MAKINO and their main store is in Osaka. You got to try this. http://www.toridoll.com/shop/makino/

I just came back from Japan. I have taken many pictures and video in Japan. I will share them with you soon. Today, I am little tired ... So let me leave you with the picture of Bento selling for 380 yen or $3.40.