Our Japanese Food Experience
As a long-time instant ramen lover, with little to no Japanese food experience, I, Luke, wasn’t sure what to expect from the food in Japan. My wife, Sam, never an instant ramen eater or chopstick user, was understandably more nervous. Despite all this, we’ve come back to tell you that it was an unforgettably delicious experience!
A Tokyo Taxi Ride Interview
When travelling, we’re those weird people who full-out interview anyone we meet. Using every polite moment to soak up all the information we can about their story and our location is a priority to us. After all, who better to learn from than a local? Especially when in Japan!
First impressions (and lessons learned) our first day in Tokyo, Japan
Welcome to Tokyo, the largest metropolitan area in the world with more than 36 million people in 3 prefectures. Formerly known as “Edo” in the olden days, the Meiji Restoration renamed it to Tokyo in 1890.
Next stop: Japan (and why we’re excited!)
The land of the rising sun, the ramen and sushi capital, anime central,and a temple haven — all this and more is true of Japan (also known as Nippon).