Azuki Taste Pepsi

Last year a friend who was in Japan told me about this red bean flavored pepsi - yes - azuki beans if you must know the traditional word for it.  So i told her to get me some for Christmas if she was so inclined to get me something as a gift.  So what do you make out of it - red bean flavored pepsi - LOL!   be prepared to get some accutane my girlfriend had teased me about it.  I can’t imagine anyone liking it - i never liked the cherry flavored ones - but one should be adventurous right ? and try it at least once even though it was kinda expensive.

Sake Lover Or Squid Lover

We’ve received many first communion invitations before but the ones given to us by our co-worker in Japan was the most unique.   I mean look at what they had come up with lately - an edible sake bottle made from squids.  Yes…! i kid you not..! hahhaha!! funny right..?? but i figured .. it would be pretty cool, first to have your sake.. and then eat the squids as snacks.  For those not from Japan, you may want to look out for them, and buy them just to keep them as souvenirs from Japan.  Well, for those who don’t like squids - just offer the squids to someone and keep the edible bottles anyways.

Homey Cafe In Japan

Japan or anywheres in tokyo is quite a trendy place .. but when you lived in Tokyo for as long as I did, you wanna try more homey stuff instead of those from the chain stores.  One can get starbucks anywheres in Japan..  but a homey cafe like this .. is not easy to find.  This cafe is a gem and was recommended by someone .. and even though it is in an old house, the food served was pretty nice. Nothing like sitting with old friends.. and enjoying a cosy conversation and looking up some  Black Friday deals or just chatting up the nice wait staff.  Located in Kitazawa - it’s called mois cafe.  Check it out if you are in the vicinity eh.

Fruit Sandwich & Juice Shop

You have to love the Japanese for their food and the presentation of their food.  Japanese takes pride in what they produce and you can rarely go wrong with specialty food stores and cafes like the Senbikiya.  This fruit shop is located in Tokyo and they specializes in fruits.. and beautiful food at that.  Very yummy .. but i cannot say it is the most healthy..  but very ex lor.It is customary to bring gifts when visiting a friend in Japan - so these sandwiches comes handy and there is always something for every occasion you can think of.

Juice are also very good.. and many flavors to choose from the menu.  Some sandwiches i heard .. are not only made with real fruit slices ..and sour cream but only lemon buttered breads.

Vending Machines In Japan

One has gotta love the vending machines in Japan and not only in Tokyo or Kyoto.. but just about everywhere and anywhere.. where civilization exists.  it’s surprising that with so many convenient vending machines for just about everything  - from  selling tickets, noodles, juice, cigarettes, condoms and liquor.

But to consume or buy alcohol one has to be over 20 yrs of age - but because of the vending machines - the minors are also using it as a means to get their fix.  I’m just surprised they are not on a phentermine diet pills since everything is easily accessible.

The drinks weren’t cheap at all.. therefore - i didn’t really try much different drinks.. but another time to Japan.. i’m gonna try just about everything.

Starbucks Japan

So i’ve been asked .. if they do have Starbucks in Japan and not once but many times.  And I’m proud to let you all know that Starbucks is everywhere in Japan and it’s as easy as getting your Logo usb drive in the States.   They are just about everywhere in Japan.. if you asked me - you can miss the green logo and the Starbucks sign.  Just like any regular Starbucks.. and yes.. the gals and guys speaks in English.. and they call out your name.. like they do back home.. once they have your latte or frappuccino ready.

In fact, I heard that you can get your Starbucks fix at your local convenient store now.. but don’t quote me.. i heard this from a friend who came back from a vacation recently.  So if you are on vacation or relocating for  a teaching job, you can find a little comfort from home at Starbucks.. and yes. they do have Wifi at the branch i was in.

Japanese Food Never Been Faster

Where..??  in Japan of course.. !!! faster than any colon cleanse review and it came the fastest ever .. serving really decent food.  I timed their promised to serve within 45 seconds of ordering your food.  Going into Yoshinoya was like going to a football game with the ra-ra team and pomp pomp gals.  You can feel the vibrant .. but on days where you wanna have a quiet lunch.. well lets just say this may not be the place for you. I love the beef on rice and the green tea was free - for about $5 - i had a good meal.   There are many branches all over Japan, check it out.

Ice Cream In Your Ramen

I thought i should share this unique ramen store with all of you.  I was there.. many years ago.. but i don’t know if they still exist.  But it’s funny .. when you think about it.. coz’ how do one eat ice cream with your piping hot ramen right..? Located near the Kitasenjyu Station in Tokyo about 15 mins walk away is this speciality ramen store called Kikuya.

Interesting eh..? Expect to find your Vanilla ice cream ramen or chocolate ramen here and other favorites as well.  They have the Green Tea Ramen my favorite.. and please try to go in the summer.. because it’s like a limited seasonalk thing i heard.   At 500Yen a bowl, it is quite costly eh.

Other items on the menu include white ramen (yogurt), red ramen (tomato), natto ramen, milk ramen, hot cocoa ramen, pork kimchi ramen, and other crazy combinations.

Quarter Pounder Store

Looks like Mcdonalds in Japan is into something new again.??  well not exactly new.. since it was opened last year.  A no brand marketing strategy .. i heard from my g/f . .in Japan.  A Quarter Pounder store in Tokyo.. with black and red packaging for fries.. and burger  .. and some 2 item menu with no frills.. nor the clown involved.  So what did my g/f think about the new burger store..  a brand name from Macdonalds..??  She said she needs the best diet pills now.. because the no frill brand is not only less expensive.. it seems like the trendiest office workers goes there as well for lunch and snack time.. or just to catch up.

As you can see .. there was quite a crowd.. when she went there. Have you been to the new Quarter Pounder store yet..??  Well.. actually it isn’t so new.. since it opened last year.  Just that i haven’t been to Japan recently .. so i haven’t seen this.

Sashimi & The Japanese

What’s with the Japanese and their raw fishes.. i was asked one day. .by a friend here in the States.  So i asked him in return, if he had seen any big woman in Tokyo when he was there..  a few months ago.  His reply ..?? No, of course..!!  you see the Japanese are so smart.. and if i had a choice.. i would be eating my sashimi everything..  no need for diet pill because it is so healthy eating these sashimi.