Saturday, September 10, 2011

Our last Asian Adventure Part 1

So it's a bit late, but here is a snapshot of our last vacay in Japan!! No rain, eq's, or radiation was gonna hold us back. And we're really glad it didn't cuz Japan made it to the top of our favorite countries list. Check it out!


A picture of some J-Pop stars that greet visitors at the airport


We made it! -Ginza shopping district

You can hop in this sweet taxi ride starting at $10

Cat on a sign!

Sign minus a cat

Need we say more

Doesn't get more Japaneses than this!

An old restaurant underneath an overpass

This is no ordinary vending machine cuz it gives you a ticket...

... and the ticket gets you one of these!

John clowning around

On the way to a maid cafe


John modeling the latest in hotel kimono

One of Japan's many, many subway stations

"Harajuku girls, you got the wicked style
I like the way that you are
I am your biggest fan, oh"

Paul at the entrance to Meiji Jingu Shrine

Meiji Jingu Shrine

A blushing bride


John's homeless friend at Yoyogi Park


Octopus balls

Before Jennifer scalded her mouth with the nastiness that is octopus balls

Rain or shine, women will shop

And men will wear ridiculous hats

By ridiculous, I mean AWESOME

On our hunt for a Harajuku girl we found this and we think it counts



Rock on Rockabillies! -Yoyogi Park

Two cool cats!

Say cheese! or just stare angrily, your choice

You know even though we had only 1 beer, we felt really drunk. -Yebisu Beer Museum




Saturday, July 30, 2011

Guess Where We Are?

It's that time again, we're going on our last Asian vacation and it's up to you to figure out where in the world we are.  The first one with the correct answer will receive an authentic gift from a country that:

courtesy of www.infoplease.com
  • eats rice with almost every meal
  • has at least some part bordering an ocean
  • is in Asia
  • allows smoking in restaurants and bars :(
  • is not North Korea


We know these facts are a bit vague, but don't worry, there's more to come soon :)

    Wednesday, July 27, 2011

    National Museum of Korea

    Where can you go to see the best art, sculptures, and historic relics of Korea? Why the National Museum of Korea of course! We couldn’t believe that we spent four hours soaking it up and didn't even see everything. The museum takes you through the development and long history of good'ol K-town. We saw fascinating prehistoric artifacts, breathtaking cultural pieces, and beautiful artwork. Afterwards we asked ourselves why we hadn't been here before! 

    This is only the entrance

    Neolithic Pottery




    John's favorite

    Who needs a box and newspapers?

    Indian guardian



    Artist's delight


    The back-side of a bronze mirror


    The front-side of a bronze mirror



    Billy Thomas, what do you think about these?


    The mountain spirit sporting a sweet beard



    Early 20th century Korea, we hope to find some more photo's like this

    A leader from the Chosan period

    Yea