Kobe beef
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Back to Kobe
One of the things I love to do in a foreign country is flip through channels. As you might expect, Japan has some pretty bizarre TV. There was a talkshow that we watched for quite some time where the host was a CG character: a five-foot tall woman with a three-by-two-foot head. I’ll admit it… Continue reading
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Perfect Day Part II — Lunch!
Our amazing Kobe Beef lunch (did I mention in Kobe?!?) was a meal to remember, joining the rarified list of best meals of my life, ever. It turns out that a chef prepares everything in front of you, on a huge gleaming stainless steel grill. This is nothing like a noisy hibachi meal in the… Continue reading
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A Perfect Day Part One
Disturbed by the Osaka overload, we decided on a day-trip. I woke up 5:30-ish, i.e. way too early, but while not ideal it at least got us through the Osaka Station ahead of the crazy rush hour. Had a quick breakfast in the station of a surprisingly delicious curry/rice dish with some nice strong coffee,… Continue reading