Category: Japan trip 2018

Hi friends, Got a late start again. The roosters (I kid you not) started crowing around 4:30 and repeated a couple more times by the time I was up for good around 8:30. I think they got it wrong the first time, but I can’t be sure. Stopped at 7 Eleven for some more salmon…

Hi friends, We woke up and checked out. I was hungry so we walked down the street until we found a cute looking cafe, IENA Coffee. I had a chocolate chip cookie and an iced coffee that was balanced, with just a hint of the normal bitterness of iced coffee. I really like that everything…

Hi friends, I woke up late and took a while to get out. We walked around the quiet back streets of Fukuoka and headed toward Ohori Park. We stumbled upon a modern, trendy-looking shop, &locals, which I insisted on checking out. It turned out to serve miso soup and Inari sushi (rice and savory fillings…

Hi friends, Today was a good day. Some of the best ramen I’ve ever had, one of the most enjoyable train rides of my life, and a lot of quality time with friends. I’m in Japan! I woke up early again and packed up. The ride to Tokyo station was quick, and we easily exchanged…