As many of you know, a massive 8.9 earthquake struck Japan earlier today. When devastation like this occurs, we are reminded of the enormous power of Mother Nature and the fragility of life. Please pray for the people of Japan and the world during this sensitive time.
These photos below are from a previous post I shared on my home country. If you would like to make a contribution to the relief efforts, you can donate to the Salvation Army or Red Cross below. Every donation makes a huge difference.
The Salvation Army – Text JAPAN or QUAKE to 80888 to make a $10 donation to the Salvation Army’s relief efforts.
Red Cross -Text the letters REDCROSS to 90999 to make the $10 donation
Late night Takoyaki (Fried Octopus) Street Cart
Just because I am super missing Japan lately, I am going to share some more of my fun Nihon (Japan) photos with you today. Hope you enjoy these colorful images I took on one of my last visits to Tokyo and Yokohama. I'm sure they'll put a smile on your face and brighten up your Monday after the long Holiday weekend…
Winnie the Pooh & Piglet Bento Display at Tokyu Hands
Standing room only Sushi Bar in Tokyo
Assortment of Fresh Seasonal Pastries
UFO Catcher Game to win Frozen Ice Cream (Haagen Dazs)
Loving my curry at Nakamuraya in Shinjuku
Custard & Red Bean Imagawayaki (Japanese dessert)
RazzleBerry Frozen Yogurt – So Very Pink & Girly
Had to take a pic of the Shaka Shaka Chicken!
Spanish Mackerel & Giant Squid
Chocolate Banana Drink at a Convenience Store
Tea & Dessert w/ Toshiko & Yoshiko Obachan (Grandma) while they play & share tips on their keitais (cell phone) 🙂
Yummy Homemade Sweet Potato Cupcakes
Bento Box – Many varieties in Dept Store Basements (Food Level)
A Charming little Wine Shop in Tokyo – Vinos Yamazaki
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Great Photos!
winnie the pooh and piglet bento, no freaking way. that is so awesome. i love these photos.
Love the Pooh and Piglet! Japan is so awesome!
Cool photos! Now that Bento box is what I call super sized! I’ll take one of the Winnie the Poohs for my kids too.
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Thank You friends! From your comments, it seems the Winnie the Pooh Bento was the stand out favorite :-). If you like Hello Kitty, check out my HK Bento picture here:
http://www.foodfashionista.com/food_fashionista/2009/03/food-fashionista-in-japan-pictures-some-colorful-favorites.html
Japan looks like such an exciting and fun place. i would love to be able to visit one day in my life time. Until then, please keep sharing your wonderful times and adventures with all of us.
LOVE, LOVE, LOVE, these pictures Mika! Have you been to the JapaCurry truck? I’m looking forward to your review of that. Let me know when your coming up to survey the Seattle food scene.
did you play the ufo catcher for ice cream and was it difficult to win I love the japanese ladies with fake dyed blonde hair bryan.lubeck@leadingedgerecovery.com