Japan has got it going on!

Taking advantage of a few days off school, I bought a cheap flight to Japan so I could finally meet my little cousins, Misaki and Kento.  I figured I should seize the opportunity since Japan is only a 2 hour flight away from Korea.

My second cousin, Jim, and his lovely Japanese wife, Chiaki are living in Yokohama, Japan.  It is about a 30 minute train ride from Tokyo.

When I arrived in Japan, it was about 11pm.  Navigating through the subway system with Jim, I encountered a wild night life, filled with fashionable, rebellious hair-styles, short skirts, and make-up.  I had the sensation, "Whoa...Japan has got it going on!"  The night was young, and I almost stepped in a pile of puke in the subway station. 

I arrived at Jimmy's apartment and the next morning I got to meet little Kento and Misaki for the first time.  They are the cutest kids I have ever seen.  I must be because they are half Japanese.

Jimmy and Chiaki are living in the beautiful port city of Yokohama!  We spent the first day in Japan exploring Yokohama from the Landmark Tower!  We took a super fast elevator to the top floor and had a stunning view of the city.

When we got home, Chiaki made okonomiaki. It is like a traditional Japanese pancake with all sorts of veggies in it.  On top you drizzle Japanese BBQ sauce and Japanese mayo and then you sprinkle bonito flakes!  It was so delicious!  I could eat okonomiaki every day!

Okonomiaki

 Despite Japan's healthy cuisine and small portion size, by the end of the week I noticed my cheeks looked a little plumper!  Here is some of the fabulous food I enjoyed in Japan:

Edamame

Jimmy and I made our way to a section of Tokyo known as "Shibuya".  It seemed like a very happening place!  I heard awesome music and saw many interesting hairstyles, hair colors, fake eyelashes, and mini-skirts!  It looked like the place the be.  Unfortunately, I thought it would be rude to take pictures of the stunning Japanese women that I saw.    

This guy sand wonderful traditional Japanese music!  It was very chill.  There was a sign that said, "Shibuya Paradise."

Some legendary dog that was a loyal pet and savior...something like that!

The bright red Tokyo Tower--during the day!

The best sushi I have ever had! 

Modern building in Tokyo!  I can't remember what it was for...

Asakusa Temple--beautiful!

Jimmy and I walked around Asakusa and saw a million beautiful temples.

I love this style of roof!

After a long day, Jimmy took my back to Yokohama where I had the best sushi in the world!  It came to us a conveyor belt...you can't have it any other way!

Just choose a plate off the conveyor belt!  Pay per plate! Nom Nom Nom!

Fish eggs--this one was my favorite!  The eggs popped like bubbles!

Raw egg and fermented bean...it turned out to be much tastier than I thought!

Raw tuna!  

Which sushi should I devour first?

The biggest intersection in Tokyo--near Shibuya!

Japanese girls singing and dancing in sync!  So cute in their high  pitch voices!

Tokyo Tower in the evening!

Tokyo Tower at night!

All in all, it was a brief trip to Japan...but I really enjoyed it and would love to go back some day!  Go to Japan if you get a chance!