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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
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
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
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 …