Sushi Blog

Rachel and Jun take us on a tour to Momijien, Ibaraki where they find beautiful waterfall with water wheel restaurant adjacent to it.  The noodle restaurant has spectacular panorama views of the waterfall and its surroundings.  The video hosts enjoy Nagashi Somen, the restaurant's famous noodle sliding down the water slide to the table.

Mingling with locals may be the best part of traveling for those who have seen and experienced many different cultures.  InternationallyUs in Akita connects visitors with locals for real rural Japanese experience. This is a great opportunity to learn first-hand how people live in that region.

There are ramen shops and restaurants in just about every block of Tokyo.  What does it take for ramen shop owners to survive among fierce competitors who run their business in the stone-throw distance?  A short answer is not easy.  Paolo obtained an OK from Chef Tetsuya, 41 years old, working in Japan at a ramen store, karashibi miso ramen Kinkanbo to film his day at work.

Surprisingly, having cash in hand goes a long way in Japan, not credit cards.  Although hotels and large stores accept credit card, street vendors and most mom and pop shops do not. The video host shares with viewers useful tips on where to get cash, connect to WIFI, what to carry at all times and much more.

Chris and Ryotaro share their experience on where they like to hang out in a walking vicinity of Tokyo station.  The restaurants and stores they are visiting are obviously high-end and definitely not for those who are planning a trip on a budget.  Nevertheless, Chris had memorable dining experience before heading back to London.