Dekavita – genki drink – Japan

The choice of genki drinks in Japan is wide and varied. I’ve always enjoyed the sweet taste of Dekivita. It’s a vitamin C drink and gives you a quick kick. Commonly available in small 120ml bottles in vending machines across the country, you can also find a can variety as well. Made by Otsuka – otsuka.co.jp/orc

Japanese motorcycle police toy

As is widely known, no one produces cooler toys than Japan. Found this cool looking police motorycle in a toy store recently and thought it worth sharing. Oh and if you’re interested, motorcycle cops ride Honda’s in Japan.

Pink taxi cab -Fukuoka Japan

Futaba Taxis have a cool looking pink taxi which caught my eye recently at Fukuoka station. Have never seen a pink taxi anywhere in the world – until now!

Ordering gyudon in Japan (Matsuya)

There is now an english feature available at the ticket machine, usually located at the entrance of each Matsuya restaurant. At ¥ 390 for a large bowl of gyudon (beef with rice) – plus miso soup – you cannot go wrong ! Make a note for when you visit Japan !

Kirin Mets Cola – Japan

Some time back I  blogged about Mets grapefruit drink and what a great tasting soda it is. Some time back, the good folks at Kirin released Mets Cola – and being a fan of all things fizzy, I gave it a try. It’s zero calories so obviously no sugar buzz, but on a sweltering summer’s day in Japan – good stuff !! Go for it !

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Japanese christmas cakes

The cake decorations which you will find during the festive season are amazing. Attention to detail and amazing skills ensure your christmas cake will be a memorable one. Fujiya Cake stores can be found all over Japan and are just one place you should visit at Christmas time. 

Making mochi in Japan

White Strawberries of Japan

Random Japanese Motorcycle Pic – Yamaha SR400

Spotted this smart looking SR400 on the street and it quickly caught my eye. From memory these particular models were released between 2002 and 2005 and are a stylish motorcycle. They are still released under the Sports Heritage/retro tag if you wanna obtain one.

Giant crab on building

Located on the side of a building – this mechanical giant kani kani is situated outside a crab restaurant in Fukuoka named Sapporo Kanihonke. http://www.kani-honke.jp/en/restaurant/fukuoka-nanokawa/