Food

We feasted on our first day in Japan on our favorite meals in Japan. Motsuni (stewed intestines). And Yaki Buta. In this picture, it is intestines. Both go great with beer

The buta is prepared much like yakitori, chicken. You can either get it with shio or tare.

Intestines, especially have a nice crunch to it.

The specialty of this shop is the tataki (or tsukune). This is like a hamburger. The meat is ground. What I especially like about the tataki served at this eatery is not only the flavor but the texture. There is definitely a lot of character when biting down into the tataki. At times, there is a nice crunch that enhances the flavor of the tare. Perfection.

I always look forward to our local watering hole. My relatives always told me that to eat at this establishment, you must drink beer or sake. Otherwise, they will not serve you. I do not know how true this is but everyone was having a beer or sake.

They also let us locals be at home by letting us drink under the stars. We stand around upside down beer crates that serve as tables.