Kumamoto

Today was pretty chill...we hung out in Kumamoto. Jo took us around the city and we ate a traditional Japanese lunch (so yummy) with her friend Noriyo. We also went to Kumamoto castle, which was unbelievable! Jo also took us to eat at a Japanese buffet, which was pretty interesting.


Jo and her friend Noriyo, who was kind enough to take us out to a traditional Japanese meal

Kumamoto castle...one of Kumamoto's most famous landmarks.

Tomorrow we're off to Hiroshima! I can't wait to ride on the Shinkansen!!

Tokyo

Well, we made it here! Today we wandered around Harajuku and Asakusa in Tokyo and now I am in Kumamoto on the island of Kyushu with my friend Jo.


Asakusa, Tokyo


A traditional wedding at Meiji Shrine

It was raining like crazy, but we still had a great time during our first full day in Japan. By the way, I discovered that McDonalds has a really yummy curry sauce here. YUM!

JAPAN...coming soon!

I thought I'd get off to a fresh start and use this to post about my whereabouts over the next 2 weeks. If anything, I'll at least use this later to share some amusing Engrish I find along the way. :)