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How much would you think I pay for this? (1) $10 (2) $15 (3) $20 (4) $25 It is a bargain even at (4)

This is a wonderful buffet restaurant ... Even then, it is very hard to reduce salt intake in Japan.

I have just two more nights in Tokyo. It is a beautiful night? I wonde hope many people would like to come to Japan with me if I setup a tour.

I am traveling to Japan from the end of this month for two weeks. I am looking forward to having some good food there. I really like ramen noodles. This is one the ramen I had when I was in Japan. This is Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto. This is 930 Ten or $8.50 (Tax Included, No Tipping in Japan). Why can't we get somethin...

You can spend a lot of money to get great sushi but what is the satisfaction in that? This sushi was served at Kappa Sushi in Tokyo. The price 1,200 yen. ($11.00) Last time I went there, the place was closed for good. Now I need to find other places.

Interns are meeting / having breakfast with Mayumi Nakamura, President of PSPinc in Tokyo. Hotel buffet breakfast is so good in Japan especially at Hotel New Otani, Tokyo. It cost 3,800 yen ($35) but with member's club, it has some discount. It is good to see all of them.

I am writing this blog to the people who are planning to visit Japan. If you like Japanese style Pork Cutlet called "Tonkatsu とんかつ", you need to try T...

Everybody likes Ramen. But have you ever had Tomato based soup Ramen? It is very much like Italian spaghetti in the soup. When you have a chance, you must try this one. http://taiyo-tomato.com

DepaChika means "Departmentstore" + "Chika Underground". It is the basement floor of department stores. In japan, Depachika is dedicated to selling food items. If you get there after 6:00pm, many of the items are discounted 30 ~ 50%.