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Shoulda Stopped ...

... of course, whether we had banana gyoza or regular gyoza, we definitely didn't need to order this boiled version that was served up in a light and refreshing ponzu sauce, and sprinkled with some sliced leeks. It was pretty awesome, but completely unnecessary.
Redemption

October 1st 2016
Geo: 35.7127, 139.792Sadly, our first couple of nights in Tokyo have been a bit disappointing - perhaps our expectations had grown beyond reality after such an amazing first visit to Japan, setting an impossible standard. Our chosen activities likely didn't help - a sushi restaurant whose reputation has grown to a mythical level, and a show that has become a pop culture oddity, one that see ... read more
Asia » Japan » Tokyo » Asakusa

Japanese Flag 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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