Sushi Blog

John and his co-reporter Jennifer introduce the viewers to Tokugawa museum in Mito city, Ibaragi prefecture.
Tokugawa Ieyasu was the founder and first shōgun of the Tokugawa shogunate of Japan, which effectively ruled Japan from the Battle of Sekigahara in 1600 until the Meiji Restoration in 1868. Ieyasu seized power in 1600, received appointment as shōgun in 1603, and abdicated from office in 1605, but remained in power until his death in 1616.

Hakone is one of the most popular day trip destinations from Tokyo.  An hour and a half on a train ride reach this town in Kanagawa Prefecture famous for hot springs and view around Lake Ashinoko.  Despite being rained on, the video host and her friends have plethora of things to enjoy.

Simon and Martina have a selection of items they recommend to bring home from Japan and they are all available at a supermarket. Consumers are inundated with stuff all over the world, but there are somethings that are found only in Japan and the video hosts made the job easier for travelers heading back home, but not sure what to get for their friends and family.

Kawagoe in Saitama prefecture is known for its buildings and architectures from 1800s to early 1900s. Each building is well preserved and a reminiscence of the history having its own story as the country became open to Western influence in late 1800s.

Kamikatsu, a small town of 2,200 residents is one of the most advanced communities in the world in sustainable living. Akira Sakano, the Chair of the Board of Directors of Zero Waste Academy spearheaded a Zero Waste campaign in 2003.  Everybody in Kamikatsu is actively involved in the campaign as the town currently recycles 80 percent of its garbage.  The residents sort out their garbage into 45 different categories.  Ms. Sakano declared completely waste-free lifestyle by 2020.