Sushi Blog — japan

Martina's repose and lovely dog Spudgy politely sits in a basket as she rides a bicycle to a dog park. Once having arrived at the park, the pooch blends right in with other dogs and mingles.  The puppy party begins.  Spudgy has very good social skills.

Conan O'Brien is elated to find out that there area Japanese cartoon character named Conan and even a town with the same name. The popular talk show host visits Japan to get a crash course in Japanese culture in unconventional way.

This historic Yakitori restaurant packed with hungry customers has been in business since 1928.  That's before Simon and Martina even exist. The smoke filled restaurant has no fans, but the customers are not complaining.  That's because the restaurant serves their yakitori at an incredibly affordable price.  80 yen which is about 70 cents per stick is mind numbing cheap for yakitori fans when the same stick sets them back about $2 elsewhere.

Venetia Stanley-Smith was born in England. She grew up in Jersey, the Channel Islands, Spain and Switzerland. She has been living in Kyoto's Ohara district for a decade, appreciating the beauty and serenity the old fashion Japanese lifestyle provides. The video host values and enjoys the traditional Japanese living in her home with historic architecture surrounded by natural beauty.  While rest of the population have embraced modern and more western style living, Venetia helps people rediscover what it means to preserve the quintessential Japanese culture nurtured over a century.

Simon and Martina who live in Japan have incredibly useful tips for how to get around in Japan.  1. Public bathrooms are hard to find.  Drop in at a convenience store.  2. Need a WiFi joint?  Go to McDonald's.  3. Google Map comes in handy to go anywhere you want to go. Plus much more.