There is a Matsuri going on where I am staying.

You can just go to any supermarket and find great meals in Japan.

I had a wonderful Sashimi Lunch for 1,080Yen ... That is no more than $10.00 That is including tax and there is no tipping. You cannnot have this in the US for this price.

ただいま is a word you use to say “I am back.” When you hear someone says ただいま, you reply おかえりなさい. Okaerinasai means, “Welcome back.” The sign at the Nari...

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People in Japan are generally thin and fit compared to other western and industrial nations, especially compared to the USA. But if you are some kind of doest like - Low Carb Diet - Low Sodium Diet - Gluten Free Diet - Vegetarian Diet - Kosher Diet - Halal Diet Thing get really complicated. Most meals (dining out) in Jap...

I often asked by people I know to plan a tour of Japan with friends rom Seattle area. I am really considering doing this next spring or fall. I do not want to do this in summer.

Have you ever had Dassai? It is a brand of Japanese Sake. It iOS one of the sake brands that is easier to find here in the US than in Japan. If you have tried this sake before, you should really tray it. https://www.asahishuzo.ne.jp/english/about/

Original Japanese fast food ... Okonomiyaki. It is easy to make once you have ingredients.

Have you ever been to Okinawa? I have been there only once. It does not feel like you are in Japan. So exotic.