Meiji-Mura An open air museum in Nagoya featuring 60 buildings from the Meiji period (1868 to 1912). Some traditional Japanese style, and some showing western influence. An experience of Japan yesteryear

BIKKURI DONKI famous homemade hamburger spot in Japan. Good choice Rohi! What a blessing marriage is, and what a blessing my husband is too!

FOOD Terminology Which Can Be Most Helpful: Anago - Conger eel Ayu - A small river fish, or sweet fish; a delicacy of western Japan Dengaku - Lightly grilled tofu (see below) coated with a bean paste Dojo - Small, eel-like river fish, or loach Fugu - Pufferfish (also known as blowfish or globefish) "Genghis Khan" or Jingisu khan - Mutton and vegetables grilled at your table Gohan - Rice Gyoza - Chinese fried pork dumplings Kaiseki - Formal Japanese meal consisti...

One of the things that usually surprises visitors to Japan is the number of vending machines in the country, estimated to be more than 5.5 million— one for every 20 people. They're virtually everywhere—in train stations, in front of shops, on the back streets of residential neighborhoods. Most will take bills and give back change. Many have almost nonsensical English-language promotional lines on them, such as ENJOY REFRESHING TIME. Some will even talk to you...

Ro found the Kyoto treat! We set off by foot to local train station, caught a train out to Arayashima on the west. We then went on the romantic tour- climbed into an antiquated renovated open carriage train which took us out into the mountainous forrest trail. The view along this stunning mountains edge looked into the valley of the river, rocks and rapids. White water rafters having a great summers day out, deep sea divers aplenty up to all sorts - sorts we ...