One of the things I love about traveling is the opportunity to sample great food. We’ve been having some great experiences in Japan. Soba The Koru-mon Noodle House is a tiny little shack in Shinjuku. They specialize in soba noodles; try the “machine gun” for a slightly spicier dipping sauce: Monjayaki Monjayaki is a variation… Continue reading More Great Japanese Food
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Tsukiji Fish Market
Every day the Tsukiji fish market processes 15% of all the fish that is eaten in Japan. Tourists can visit, although it’s getting a little tougher. You used to be able to visit the tuna auction (starts at 5 am), although you now need to call ahead for a permit. Wen and I headed over… Continue reading Tsukiji Fish Market
How to Drink Tea
Wen and I were exploring Hamarikyu-Teien garden and went into their oh-so-cute teahouse: Here’s the view from the other side: Inside it’s a traditional tea house; just tatami mats on the inside: They serve exactly one type of tea – green – available hot or cold. I had the hot, Wen had the cold: For… Continue reading How to Drink Tea
Tokyo – Day 3
We’re starting to get a feel for this city – although by no means do we understand it. Two themes are emerging. First, Japan is a nation of nerds. Japan’s love of ritual and too high population density seem to have led to people being obsessed with ‘the best’. People express themselves by dressing to… Continue reading Tokyo – Day 3
26 Hours in Montreal
Over the course of the weekend I did a whirlwind trip to Montreal with my buddy Rich as he’d never been. 14 hours of driving for 26 hours in the city. It was a gluttonous affair: poutine, ridiculous meat at Au Pied de Cochon, smoked meat at Schwartz’s and too much coffee. Here are some… Continue reading 26 Hours in Montreal