We Will Never be Hungry

You and I are a good team. When we take trips together I know I can count on you to try new things. You and I know that when we try something new, even if it is strange or unusual, we get a better understanding of the way life is in different places. I sure am glad you and I are hanging out together…. Are you hungry? My stomach is growling too. Let’s get some breakfast. Although we could have cereal, eggs or sausage, we’ll have the Japanese breakfast. We have a sense of adventure. You, my friend, are brave. Natto, a popular Japanese breakfast food, is fermented soybeans. I agree. It is slimy and sticky and smelly. Oh, thanks. I’ll take a small bite. Hummm…. Interesting. It’s lunch time. Let’s look at the plastic food in the windows. Nothing catches my fancy but I’m up for sushi. Does that sound ok to you? Good. Don’t forget to wash your hands on the wet towel then neatly fold it in front of you. No napkins here. At this restaurant, just pick up the dish with the food that interests you. We’ll pay by the plate when we are finished.

You took a plate of squid. If I weren’t allergic I’d choose that too.

May I prepare some green tea for you? First I’ll put in the green tea powder.

Now I’ll add the hot water. Drink your green tea plain. No sugar. No milk.

I’d like a sweet treat. Let’s head to that tea house.I have no clue what this is. You and I are always game for new things so I’m trying it.

Your order is very cute. Thanks for offering me one. Buddha’s head is very yummy and filled with a sweet red bean paste.

At this restaurant we take off our shoes at the door and sit at a low table on tatami mats.

There is not a word of English on the menu. Hummmm…....you have a good idea! Let’s point at the skewered sticks called yakitori in the case and hope for the best.

Our pork and chicken yakitori came with some side dishe -soft tofu, prawns (you can have that. I'm allergic.)and the smallest cucumber - ever- with squid.


Will you take a picture of all of us and our sweet waitress? I hope she had as much fun as we did!


I’m full. I need to go to bed. Good night.