Chinese Food In Japan

Someone asked me the other day - if there were any Chinese restaurants in Japan and if there were some - to please give him the address.  Well, lots of ppl are mistaken that in Japan, you can only find Japanese food - but it’s not true.  There are over 200 chinese restaurants in Japan - and they are easier to spot and find in Japan then under eye cream.  My friend had also asked me if they were authentic chinese food and I’m pleased to report to you that some of these restaurants are owned by folks who were from Hong Kong and China.  So yes - if you are migrating or going to work in Japan for a long time - like i did once upon a time - head over to China Town in Japan and you will find just about anything there.

Nabana-No-Sato Park

The annual winter light up at Nabana no Sato theme park at Nagashima Resort is very exciting - many people travel just to see the lights.  The annual light show in the winter runs till March if i remember correctly.   The water illumination is out of this world. Here the beautiful sound of the river with vivid color changing-the-art LED technology enables a production of 64 billion colors.  So while i was reading about the  side effects of diet pills a friend in Japan sent this picture over  - how sweet of him eh.  So if you are anywheres near Nagashima Resort don’t forget to see this - starts at 5pm - i heard.

Japanese Sweets

When it comes to food and the Japanese - not just ordinary food but exquisite food, the Japanese are never far away from being mentioned.  Just like they have lots of motorcycle accident lawyer there - you cannot but stay in awe with the food they come up with.  From green tea kit kat to Wasabi ones and now crepes desserts like the ones below.

Even being a diabetic and all, I still wanna try this.  Found at the Plaisir - you have to try it if you are in Tokyo.

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.

New Moon Fan Meet Up In Japan

If you think that the vampire shows are only popular in Hollywood, USA and Western countries.. than you are so wrong.  New Moon fans in Japan got to meet their idol Robert Pattinson in early November  and it is really him, definitely no doubles but he might just need  identity theft protection because the fans went crazy for him.. trying to touch him i heard.  He was greeted by screaming fans at Shinagawa Intercity Hall in Tokyo, more British like than American if you asked me. I bet a lot of Japanese girls went ga - ga that day.

Some goodies received during the meet up.

A Bit Of American In Japan

After staying in Japan for 3 months, I was feeling a little too much .. of sushi and sashimi .. hahahah!!!  I had forgotten all about using  water softeners like i do back home, because in Japan, we don’t need it.  Anyhow, I was only too glad to see that they had a Bubba Gump Shrimp in Tokyo too.. so here i was with my dear American friend.. eating a hamburger.. and looking at the skyline of the rainbow bridge.  Too romantic in my opinion.. for a Dr Pepper .. hahhaha!!  but food was good.. it is located at Tokyo Dome and opened from 11am to 11pm.  So if you need a little american or a Forrest Gump fan.. head up to this awesome place.

French Tea In Ginza

If you think that Japan is only about Japanese things.. then you are wrong.  The japanese not only have fine tastes for their own food and own stuff, they also have exquisite taste for other stuff and if you wonder how they stay so skinny, I heard they are into colon cleanse . Take for example this French Tea Salon called MARIAGES FRERES, they served all kinds of sweets and lunch from France, they have great teas of course.. and I know that this is a chain store because i had been to the one in Paris.  The one in Japan is located in Ginza.

Some earl grey for me.. and sandwiches for lunch, i hear they have 500 different kind of tea for you to choose from.   We did have some desserts too.. but i was way too hungry ..  and forgotten to take pictures of them.  Never mind .. another time.

Anime In Harujuku

Anime is a huge thing in Japan and this new (maybe) Kimi ni todoke anime cartoon will be aired on tv tomorrow.  So there was a huge promo about it in Japan in Harujuku - where else right?

The businesses such as coffee shop and hair salon were all rope in to celebrate and promote this event. A special menu was introduced and one can go to your favorite stylist and get them to cut and style your hair like one of the anime character.  Crazy much?  Nah ! it’s japan.. and the japanese can be really ardent fans.

Roller Coaster Ride Japan

In japan for a vacation or for work, one must never missed riding the roller coasters there.  It is unlike any .. that I’ve been on. .even the ones in Ocean Park Hong Kong is nothing or the gulf shores condos. The Thunder Dolphin is an impressive roller coaster to look at. It is 3,500 ft (1,100 m) long, 262 ft (80 m) at it’s highest reach, and drops 218 ft (66 m) at an 80 degree angle. It passes through a hole in a building as well as through the Big-O, a center-less ferris wheel. It reaches a maximum speed of 80.8 mph (130 kmh) and a complete circuit runs about a minute and a half.

I truly enjoyed my ride.. and never looked back.  Everytime, I’m back in Japan.. Tokyo Dome is where i head out to first.

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.