On the streets of Tokyo
Tokyo Fish Market - one of the craziest fastest moving places we have ever been. Worth getting up extra early to see the tuna auction.
We were definitely in the way at the fish market. Nothing like having sushi for breakfast after seeing the fish market.
Entry way to the temple
Sam in downtown Singapore
We spent 5 days in Singapore and 7 days in Tokyo in October. Sam had to travel for work so I took the opportunity to tag along. Really liked Tokyo and would go back again.
It is hard to find where you are since streets don't have signage unless they are main streets and then I don't read Japanese - spent several hours one day wandering around by myself lost. Don't plan on buying shoes in Japan unless you wear a US size 7 or smaller - they will think you are crazy if you want a bigger size.
Found out sushi rolls are primarily an American invention unless you just want a spicy tuna roll. Several times we just pointed to the menu and ordered since we don't speak any Japanese and many places didn't speak any English, got some crazy food this way. Loved the food in Singapore but the electronics weren't such a great deal, must be the weak dollar. Bargaining though for electronics was entertaining but very exhausting - talk about persistent salespeople.
It is hard to find where you are since streets don't have signage unless they are main streets and then I don't read Japanese - spent several hours one day wandering around by myself lost. Don't plan on buying shoes in Japan unless you wear a US size 7 or smaller - they will think you are crazy if you want a bigger size.
Found out sushi rolls are primarily an American invention unless you just want a spicy tuna roll. Several times we just pointed to the menu and ordered since we don't speak any Japanese and many places didn't speak any English, got some crazy food this way. Loved the food in Singapore but the electronics weren't such a great deal, must be the weak dollar. Bargaining though for electronics was entertaining but very exhausting - talk about persistent salespeople.
