my tanjoubi

My poor aching feet....we've been walking around so much that every night I need to soak my feet in hot water to relief the pain.

My birthday also falls on Day Three of this trip. I got to spend it with my mum. I love her so much! She even woke me up at midnight to wish me a happy birthday...hehe.

Strangely enough, I love communicating with the Japanese people. I'd be speaking to them in English while they reply in Japanese...and it didn't seem like anything was lost in translation. They are so cute...especially the older people.

This stone is called "Shape of Mind" and it is designed by Kan Yasuda

Pineapple KitKat anyone?

Had those rice balls for brekkie...hmmm

Customers of this noodle place can only dine standing up.

The soba was cooked to just the right amount of chewiness

I'd thought the white part was egg white...but it is actually mashed gooey yam?

Watching this on TV last night...prettyy.

We treated ourselves to this before heading back to hotel. It is the best dessert I've ever tasted.

Iron Chef MICHIBA! You can't go wrong with this (instant) soup...:p I can't wait to try this when I get home.