We went to Yokohama this weekend and there was a vendor in the mall selling dried fruit, it just sounded great at the time so I picked up a couple of small bags. Yes, 200g is how they price these, it ended up being about $20 !! For a few pieces of dried fruit! These … Continue reading Japanese Snacking Adventure 3 and other shady things
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Japanese Snacking Adventure 2
Stopped at the 100 Yen store this time for some sweets. It's right next to our favorite Sushi-Go-Round where we grabbed a couple of to go boxes for dinner. I snuck over to the 100 yen shop for the following: These little gummy bites are delicious! I am in love with this candy. It … Continue reading Japanese Snacking Adventure 2
Japanese Snacking Adventure
Just got back from 7/11 - don't laugh, they are not the convenience stores we have in the states. These are convenience stores to the epic degree. They have bento box lunches and snacks/candies galore! As stated in an earlier post I am going to try difference snack type things while in Japan. Most of … Continue reading Japanese Snacking Adventure
Japanese Candy and Snack Experience
I decided with all of the different snacks and candies in Japan, most which have no English on the packaging, to try each one. This one has a strange flavor. Definitely not sweet. And has a powdery coating. It isn’t bad but not sure I will buy this again. If you know what I just … Continue reading Japanese Candy and Snack Experience
Exploring Japan-Photo Essayish
Between doing paperwork for my new job and receiving/unpacking our household goods ie furniture and such. Yay we have the t.v. set up ! Honestly, we don't watch a lot of television but somehow having it connected felt like a milestone in our feeling at home here. I can't explain that but there it is. … Continue reading Exploring Japan-Photo Essayish
Getting Out in Japan
First off, my feet are tired and sore. I truly love that so much of Japan is so very accessible, however my feet are not used to this much activity. I am hoping they catch up and get in the game soon or the next 3 years will be painful - I'm not giving up … Continue reading Getting Out in Japan
Week 1 in Japan
To be honest, it isn't your typical first week living in a new place. Since we are Navy we have had to go through a week of orientation which has taken up most of our days. Also, for probably the first time in my life I … Continue reading Week 1 in Japan
Japan or Bust
We have an update people! Found out our tour in Japan will be 3 years, not 2! Yes, this is super exciting as it will give us more time to experience the culture and I'm still hopeful of becoming completely fluent in Japanese before we leave so 3 years is better! Also, I belong to … Continue reading Japan or Bust
The Learning Push!
Ok the first week I picked up Japanese for Dummies I was full on with it but admittedly haven't picked it up since. I have been using the app during my workouts though so I do feel like I'm working on it slowly. Recently, I learned how to form a question and a couple of … Continue reading The Learning Push!
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