Matsumoto – A visit to a wasabi farm

Matsumoto – A visit to a wasabi farm

So just had the new year holiday in Japan.  This is the big holiday in Japan as its when everyone goes home to visit their family.  They don’t celebrate Christmas here, so also had the fun of working Christmas day :(.  Anyway, while everyone else 

Honkawagoe – A Christmas Eve adventure

Honkawagoe – A Christmas Eve adventure

So had a friend visiting Tokyo, so time to visit the Tokyo suburbs.  And its also Christmas Eve, so time to travel back in time.  Not exactly like Scrooge because it was rather less painful for me. So before embarking on our adventure.  Time to 

Okutama – hiking

Okutama – hiking

So a couple of weeks ago I went hiking in Okutama.  About 90 minutes of out Tokyo. I brought along a Japanese guide to read the signs and ensure that I would be fed. This is the feeding before the hike starts.  Now green root. 

Tokyo Ramen Show 2012

Tokyo Ramen Show 2012

On a rainy rainy Tokyo day we went off to try some ramen. Not just any Ramen, but TOKYO RAMEN SHOW ramen. Time to start the eating.. err testing… The ramen are showcased from all over Japan.  Twenty shops tonight. Big photos and shiny lights