Food is an important part of travel and during my Fall 2004 trip to Japan, I certainly had my fair share of common and odd bites. Following is a snapshot of my culinary journey through Shizuoka and Yamanashi Prefectures.
Typical Meal Served at Rotary Meetings During Trip
Experiencing Casual Tea Ceremony (I’m in Purple)Learning How Sake is MadeSelfish Restaurant – Had to Take a PhotoToured & Sampled Spirits at Gotemba DistilleryMatt Displays Dried Octopus – Yum!Host Father Cooking Dinner at the TableNot Sure What Was in the Water, But Made These Guys HappySitting Down for a Meal
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