Category Archives: Japan

Okutan, Kyoto

After the crazy, sensory overload of Tokyo, we set off on the bullet train (exciting) to Kyoto.  This was even more exciting because the Gion Matsuri festival was happening in Kyoto when we were there.  This is one of the … Continue reading

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Nanao, Roppongi Tokyo

This was our fancy schmancy meal in Japan on our honeymoon.  Therefore, it seems unfortunate that every time I say Nanao in my head I just conjure up visions of Robin Williams gurning like an idiot in Mork and Mindy … Continue reading

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Sushi Daiwa, Tsukiji, Tokyo

This was Tsukiji visit take two.  We’d got up at 4:30am two days previously, ambled down there and then found it was shut for a holiday.  Doh.  Oh well, god bless jetlag, because that was the only way I was … Continue reading

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Maisen, Tokyo

So, as promised, another example of our honeymoon gluttony.  This time, the evidence being the amazing special black pig tonkatsu at Maisen.  Another Jamie recommendation, another winner.  I’m not sure what makes those black pigs so special, but they do … Continue reading

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Everybody loves ramen

Well, anybody would love this ramen. The best ramen.  But not Everybody Loves Raymond, because that’s just a rubbish American sitcom. Anyway. I went and got married.  Which was seriously lovely. And then I went off to Japan to moon … Continue reading

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