Going home... (and taking a bit of Japan with us)

This is a small sample of the stuff we bought in Japan (Green Tea, of course, soba noodle, sea veggie, Japanese seasonings, tea mugs, sushi maker, etc.) We must have bought at least 25 types of Green tea, ranging from the high-end Gyukoro tea to the powdered Matcha, to Sencha, to plain Bancha! We even dared to buy some wheat tea and Kombu tea.

Japan - Green Tea, Multi-Function Toilets and Ryokan (where you pay big bucks to sleep on the floor, and enjoy every minute of it.)

May 1st 2005
We spent 11 days in the magical world of Japan, enjoying everything this wonderful little country had to offer. At the end of our trip, we felt rejuvenated by the baths, green tea, food and hospitality of Japanese. We were in awe of the beautiful cherry blossoms and the meticulously maintained beautiful gardens that lined the streets. We were enlightened by the temples and the peacefulness of ... read more

Asia » Japan

In 1603, a Tokugawa shogunate (military dictatorship) ushered in a long period of isolation from foreign influence in order to secure its power. For 250 years this policy enabled Japan to enjoy stability and a flowering of its indigenous culture. Fol... ... read more

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