When you travel overseas, you sometime forget how much you are spending. Some of the places design to serve tourists are often over priced. Try to eat where local people eat. I visited Kuromon Market on Osaka/Namba ... I did not see any Japanese people except people selling items.

I saw a large advertisement for LEVI'S in Japan ... Look closely ... the wait is 32 and length 36 ... Who wears that size in Japan. Is this a joke or making fun of people?

Those pictures show what I brought back from Japan as gifts for my company. They were heavy but very popular. Just make sure you don't bring back anything that contains meat or fruits.

For many Japanese companies, the US market is very far away. At the same time, for many US companies, Japanese market is not even in their mind. I think I can help both US and Japanese companies sell products both ways.

Okonomiyaki ... a Japanese savory pancake containing a variety of ingredients. The name is derived from the word okonomi, meaning "how you like" or "what you like", and yaki meaning "grill". Okonomiyaki is mainly associated with the Kansai or Hiroshima areas of Japan, but is widely available throughout the country. You...

Have you ever wonder what is the standard power outlets in Jaoan? Here they are.

When I was going to school, Ice Coffee in Japan was a popular drink. But for years, you cannot get Iced Coffee in the US. Only when the espresso drinks became popular Iced Coffee became a norm. Did you know that? There was no decaf drip at Starbucks at Itami Airport. So I ordered Decaf Americano ... It was so weak, i...

Now we have connection with the company which can produce Handmade wood coaster with laser inscribed company name or logo as company glve always. If you are looking for an unique gifts, please consider it. Please contact me if you are interested. Ken@uchikura.co

I am on my way back home, I do not know when the next trip is going to be but I am sure I will be back in Jiune. But I might come back earlier.

What do you think of handmade wooden cioster with your company name or logo. Would it make a good novelty gift? Please let me know what you think?