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    Everything You’ve Heard About Japan is True (a continuing series) Example #4: Ramen is everywhere Ramen places are in every town, in every neighborhood, on every block. And turns out there’s actually tons of different types of ramen, with different broth bases, different noodles, different toppings, and different preparations. It’s mind boggling, really, as they…

  • Everything You’ve Heard About Japan is True (a series) Example #3: Vending machines are everywhere All over every street In front of houses In front of traditional stores In parking spaces At temple entrances However, 99.9% of the machines are pretty much exactly the same, and just sell liquids – water, soda, Sweat, Boss. Here’s…

  • Japanese Toilets

    Everything You’ve Heard About Japan is True (a series) Example #2: Their toilets are amazing From department stores, to tiny restaurants, to even the cheaper hostels/hotels (pictured), most toilets have bidets. I’ve had one for years, so am already a true believer, but the ones here are a step above – heated seats, heated water,…

  • The first meal I had in Tokyo might have now ruined all the rest. I had the best sushi I’ve ever had, from a place called Murikita in the Tsujiki market. The setup was also great: A tiny indoor/outdoor spot. First a man in the alley somehow convinces you, in Japanese, to come into his…