Taste of Tokyo

 

 

We have been in Tokyo for close to a week and in that week we have discovered a few things…

 1. Japanese people are much different than Koreans.  Not a bad thing, but a lot more quiet and reserved

Eating WHALE!!

2.  Even though the culture tends to be reserved, individuals still find unique and weird ways of expressing themselves through their clothing (If I didn’t know any better, I would think it was Halloween everyday in certain parks/streets!) 

3.  The dogs in Tokyo dress just as strange as the people.  What is even stranger, is the dogs seem to enjoy wearing their sweater vests, leggings, and even sunglasses J

4.  Tokyo is busy…but not as busy as you would think for being the largest city in the world.  It is spread out far but not really built upward (because of earthquakes) that you can either find yourself in the world’s busiest intersection (been there and done that) or the only one in a peaceful back alley street. 

5.  Japanese food is WONDERFUL!  We never cared much for all the Korean creations they were put before us at meal times, but here in Japan they know what they are doing.

Last week Kate took us to one of her favorite restaurants in Shibuya, a sushi bar.  We never knew all the different ways sushi could be made!  Jesse nearly fell off his chair when he discovered the whale sushi on the menu.  We ordered our selection via a touch screen and then a toy train brought our food right up to our table- how is that for service?! 

 

Tokyo, we have been pleased so far with everything.  We are excited for what else is in store!