Food, Japan

My first lunch in Japan, Ameyoko market, Tokyo, Japan — December 12, 2003

My first excellent-quality maguro-don (only $5), Ameyoko, Tokyo — December 12, 2003

Buying sushi grade Maggiore, Ameyoko market, Ameyoko, Tokyo — December 12, 2003

Sushi-grade maguro on sale, Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo, Japan — December 19, 2003

To approximate 2003 US prices, drop two zeros: 2900 = $29

Clam stall, Tsukiji Fish Market, Tokyo, Japan — December 19, 2003

Maguro-don (only $7) and clam miso shiru (soup) lunch at the horse racing kaiten (conveyer belt) sushi, Ginza, Tokyo

Roe for sale, Tsukiji Central Wholesale Market, Tokyo — December 19 , 2003

Kashio’s homemade nabe (hot pot), Greg and Kashio’s gaijin house, Higashi Koganei, Tokyo

Fake sushi for sale, Kappabashi, Tokyo, Japan — December 22, 2003

Various nigiri selections for restaurant window displays, Kappabashi Street, Tokyo, Japan — December 22, 2003

Smart Japanese eateries display plastic menus to aid illiterate foreigners, Tokyo, Japan — December 22, 2003

¥10.000 ($100) hamigua gift mellons (for special or sad occasions), Kamakura, Tokyo — December 21, 2003

The ones on the right... What a deal, 50% off, hurry grab the charge card!