So we stayed at the host house for an extra day for rest and acclimation. Upstairs in my room I felt like back in my childhood, with parents and activity going on downstairs. It was very homey and comfortable. With no gigs that day, the whole family and friends crew hung out at the house and drank Asahi and jammed into the night. I was sad saying goodbye to our host family. Here's some pics.
PS. I should have a FOOD section of the blog EVERY DAY! I LOVE Japanese food! Once I figure how to organise my thoughts I'll post the goods.
This day alone:
Nato- fermented Soybeans. Most Japanese folks don't even touch this. I ate 2 servings. No one else had any.
Ramen and Gyoza. I love ramen, and had perhaps the best Gyoza (japanese Potstickers) EVER.
Shabu Shabu. Swish the raw meat in the vegetable water until cooked much like meat fondue. 3 dipping sauces!
Day 4... 4 trains to Tokyo! 12 Hours of travel. Weekly apartment in the Shinjuku-ko area of Tokyo. Gonna go find coffee and explore until todays obligations
1 comments:
Hi Uriah,
Very interesting ... I'm glad you are really enjoying the Japanese foods. Most foreign people and many of Japanese people don't like Natto, but I like it. It's great you like it too. I hope you can enjoy the time in Tokyo too. About Shinjuku, I like the west side most.
Yuki
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