Saturday, June 19, 2010

Gyoza and Sushi for Kudos Birthday

Misato taught me how to make gyoza and sushi. Gyoza is what Utsunomiya is known for. We surprised our friend Kudo san for his birthday. Apparently that is not common in Japan so he was very happy, and although he doesnt like sweets (which I found out that night) he still ate the cake we got him.
Gyoza Sushi and Kudos Birthday

Friday, June 11, 2010

Tokyo Round 2


Went down to Tokyo last weekend to get a visa for Brazil. Went to all the major sites saw the busiest intersection in the world in Shibuya, but it wasnt so busy since it was the middle of the day friday. Went to Harajuku, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Okachimachi, Ryogoku, and Asakusa. Roppongi was awesome. Our intention was to go to Roppongi Hills for a view of the Tokyo Tower on the 52nd floor and hang out at the bar and art museum. Great view, odd art museum, and pretty decent wine. Awesome experience seeing all of Tokyo at night like that though. Also randomly went to a german beer festival at the bottom of the tower for dinner, reminded me of Oktoberfest :D. They even played the damn chicken dance like in Leavenworth. Most of Tokyo seems like it is a place to go out on the town or shopping. Misato and I ate at Okachimachi at a small bar where it was kinda yakitori, but everything was deep fried. Also had Motsu (beef intestines) and they were much better this time.
東京

Monday, June 7, 2010

Misatos birthday and some basketball


Had a big weekend since it was Misatos birthday, went to a nice dinner where we had Fugu, the poisonous blow fish. It may have some booze type affect where I felt kinda drunk but Im not sure if that was just in my head because I knew it was blowfish or not. Also had a big party for Misato on Saturday night. Then I got to play in an FHI basketball tournament this weekend. Apparently being 5'11" ish and able to jump makes you a center. Our team was doing awesome pre-tournament and won 6 of 7 games, once the tournaments started we were ranked 1st, but lost in the first round. Misato got some good shots of me with my best lay-up/drive to the hoop.
Misatos Birthday Weekend