Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Has the Westernization of China Gone Too Far?
Hooters, TGIF, and Sizzler (branded as Californian cuisine). We also saw a Kenny Roger's Roasters, but didn't get the picture in time. We later found out that KRR, though officially shut down in the US, is owned and operated by a 'rogue' Chinese capitalizing on the brand name. Who knows where he sources and what he serves these days...
Shirtless at The Great Wall
The Parks - Representin' in Seoul
Thursday, October 23, 2008
Bizarre Foods with Jeff and Jin Sun
We know you've been waiting for this-
Intestine Alley in Seoul- mmm....very popular
Jin Sun gambles with her life by eating blowfish skin.
Check out the videos of Jeff eating live sushi and JSP's live octopus legs. Tip for novices- chew furiously on the tentacles or else you'll feel the suckers on the insides of your cheeks!
Friday, October 17, 2008
Flogging and Jail for Poor Grades
We visited Misook, an old time Korean village about an hour outside of Seoul- reconstructed for the hordes of students on field trips and tourists. These kids in their knockoff Burberry sweatsuits are being flogged by their teacher.
Later that day, Jeff found himself in 'jail'- he looks like he's having fun, doesn't he?
Later that day, Jeff found himself in 'jail'- he looks like he's having fun, doesn't he?
More Funny Signs in S. Korea
We studied this sign for a few minutes and still couldn't figure out what it was for but couldn't help ourselves.
Peanut buttered roasted squid was more obvious. We think the baby squids are eating the adult squid's head. It was quite the popular snack- our (read JSP's) curious taste buds couldn't endure the line...
And finally, this 'Classic & Bar' advertised that they had only women bartenders. Jeff went in to confirm...
Peanut buttered roasted squid was more obvious. We think the baby squids are eating the adult squid's head. It was quite the popular snack- our (read JSP's) curious taste buds couldn't endure the line...
And finally, this 'Classic & Bar' advertised that they had only women bartenders. Jeff went in to confirm...
Where's Jin Sun? - Seoul Edition
Jeff Reaches Celebrity Status in Seoul and Beyond
DMZ and the Axis of Evil
We visited the DMZ with Jin Sun's aunt. Jeff shot some hoops and we checked out the tunnel that NK denies digging.
There were no photos allowed but we risked detainment to bring you this exclusive.
Labels:
Extreme Activities,
Historical Moments,
South Korea
Wednesday, October 15, 2008
Wanted: English Sign Translator
Seoul- The Homeland
The Beef Tower
Our last night in Tokyo, we splurged on a Wagyu beef dinner in the famed Man Se Tower of Beef near the Akihabara electronics district. The whole building (10 floors!) is dedicated to serving beef in all styles from hamburger to shabu shabu, to hibachi, even Kalbi! Yes, that's a neon cow on the roof of the building.
Sunday, October 12, 2008
Strike Anywhere
Jeff and arch nemesis Ken Yamazaki (of IODA fame) prepare to be thrashed by Japanese 20 year olds.
Ken's band that he manages (US band Strike Anywhere http://www.strikeanywhere.org/) was playing at the O-Nest in Tokyo and we were able to hook-up.
Shows start (9 pm) and end (10:30 pm) early as the subways close at 12. The floors in the club were nicer than those in our last apartment.
Room Service- Kyoto Ryokan Style
We took the bullet train to Kyoto and stayed in a traditional Japanese style ryokan. We dropped off our luggage in the AM and by checkin, they had hot tea and cookies waiting for us. We even took the traditional hot springs bath and when we returned to our rooms, we saw that our sneakers were 'polished' for us. THEN, we had our host serve us a tremendous autumn themed meal complete with boiling hotpot, sushi, tempura and hand carved fish cakes. Now that's what I call room service...
Kyoto - The Home of Ancient Japanese Traditions
Jin Sun's take on the traditional lifestyle. Mr. Miyagi would be proud.
No doubt our best video yet. Even better with audio!
No doubt our best video yet. Even better with audio!
Labels:
Extreme Activities,
Historical Moments,
Japan,
More Pics,
Video
Tokyo Giants at the Tokyo Dome
Tokyo Fish Market: Sushi at 9am
Saturday, October 11, 2008
Where's Jin Sun?
Depato Store Food
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