Category Archives: Japan

Chef at Toriki

Restaurants in Japan

Written by: August 18, 2010   Japan

Toriki – Best Chicken Yakitori in Tokyo

August 19, 2010 | Author: Randy Pulayya
I have always been a huge fan of watching my fellow native New Yorker Anthony Bourdain on “No Reservations” from the Travel Channel. I think he is one of the few experts out there who is outgoing and not afraid to tell you how it is. He is always on the hunt for the best places to visit when traveling to new countries.

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A Must Do When Visiting Kyoto

July 5, 2010 | Author: Randy Pulayya
The first thing that comes to mind when you hear Kyoto are temples, tradition, and the untouched Japan. But, I recommend this restaurant that we had the honor to dine in Kyoto. Owariya is more than 540 years old and is famous for its soba noodles. Click here to read more on ourkoreanteapot.com.

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Mount Fuji

Japan

Written by: August 18, 2010   Japan

On Bended Knee

August 5, 2010 | Author: Randy Pulayya
Before we came to Korea, I told Shauna that I would propose to her if we came to Korea together. I always said that before I ask a girl to marry me, I would have to do an overseas backpacking trip with her. That is precisely what we did for the past year in Korea. We have been living together and experiencing new things everyday with each other in a new country.

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Many Faces of Japan

March 16, 2010 | Author: Shauna Vo
There’s a lot to say about Japan, but in a nutshell: it is the cleanest country on the planet; the people are pleasant everywhere in Japan, but more down-to-earth in the Kansai region; it has an amazing history; the best of electronics and convenience; AND the fashion is equivalent and maybe better than New York’s fashion. Click here to read more on ourkoreanteapot.com.

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History Museums Around the World

March 3, 2010 | Author: Randy Pulayya
After our first round of traveling around Asia (Beijing, Hong Kong, Korea, Vietnam and Japan) I have to say that my three favorite museums are the War Memorial of Korea, War Remnants Museum in Ho Chi Minh City and the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum. Click here to read more on ourkoreanteapot.com.

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