Tag: Japan

Tokyo Part Five

photo of a narrow street with lots of signs all in Japanese

The technology that I’ve really noticed altering how I experience travel is Google Maps and Google Translate. Google Translate has made this Tokyo trip unlike any other.

Tokyo Part Four

photo of a triangle wrapped food item onigiri

If you’re still going from the night before, a konbini will sell you a clean t-shirt, a charge pack for your phone, cosmetics, deodorant, and breakfast supplies such as onigiri, a quintessential egg sando, tea or coffee in all permutations. If you plan to continue the party, you could opt for beer/shochu/whiskey and an armload of fried treats to keep you fuelled.

Tokyo Part Three

photo of a street drain lid in Japan with two cartoon figures

I’ve encountered much thoughtful design since we’ve been here, from space-efficient hotel rooms to clever car parking solutions and beautiful glassware that you long to hold in your hand.

Tokyo Part Two

photo of a small restauarant with an older Japanese man sitting on a stool looking at his phone

I do have a bit of a wish list when it comes to food I want to eat here: chawanmushi, ramen, lots of raw fishy delights, yakitori till I can’t yakitori no more, mori-soba, pork katsu curry, omurice and so it goes on.

Tokyo Bound

photo of a tray of food in little bowls and plates

New cities can sometimes feel familiar. Is it the way the streets are laid out? The trees that line these streets? The cafes and bars that spill onto the streets?