Comments on: Kanpai!

By: Claire

Claire — Wed, 14 May 2008 23:47:21 +0000

I am longing for Japan as I look through your amazing pictures. Just seeing the vending machines makes me want to go back. I lived there for two years and I’d go back in a heartbeat!

By: Tara

Tara — Mon, 17 Dec 2007 01:16:38 +0000

Oh wow, my husband and I have been wanting to go to Japan but everytime I read your posts about your trip you make me want to go even worse! It looks all so amazing!

By: molly

molly — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 23:27:30 +0000

i love that picture of the girl pushing the drink cart on the train (?). It looks so clean and bright and modern. fun.

I’m loving your japan stories. I’m learning so much! (I hate to admit it, but when I was an elementary school teacher we taught a study on japan and I didn’t like it. If i only knew (and appreciated) back then, what I know now…..

By: klothandbolt

klothandbolt — Sun, 16 Dec 2007 20:14:13 +0000

i love all of your japan stories, looks like such a wonderful trip! -kb

By: kristin

kristin — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 12:45:45 +0000

i. love. drinks.

maybe more than food.

maybe i should go to japan.

By: Anne

Anne — Sat, 15 Dec 2007 05:03:58 +0000

I missed you! I have to spend some time looking at your pictures and reading about your trip. Welcome back.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 20:16:18 +0000

I always hear about yuzu on Iron Chef America on the Food Network, and always wonder what it smells and tastes like.

By: Loribird

Loribird — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 18:35:53 +0000

Thank you! I’m enjoying your Japan posts so much!

By: Donna

Donna — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 15:44:16 +0000

Japanese teenagers wear a uniform that can easily identify what school they go to, making it a little harder to get away with things. Also, the teachers at the school have much greater responsibility than American teachers and are expected to be aware of students behavior outside of school–some teachers will even roam around after school to make sure kids aren’t up to no good. Misbehavior out of school can still be dealt with by the school. While there probably are some kids sneaking beer–you can’t legally drink or smoke until age 20 in Japan–the repercussions can be far greater than for American kids. Getting caught could mean suspension, which could ruin your chances of getting into a univerisity and ruin your chances for a good job.

By: Jade

Jade — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 12:55:36 +0000

Once again, lovely stories. I love hearing about the food and drink. I’m a huge Anthony Bourdain fan and you learn a lot about a culture from it’s food and the rituals associated with that.

Quick question, I’m headed to the asian market on Saturday to pick up some foodie gifts for family. What would you recommend?