Why You Go There?
Real-time "point and shoot" photographs and anecdotal information from the travels and experiences of rEy Shaun Madolora - Photographer, Traveler, Bicycle Enthusiast, Yogi, Musician, Foodie, Patron of the Arts, and Entrepreneur...
Jiro Dreams of Sushi
Such an amazing documentary with so many great underlying messages that have nothing to do with food… passion… hard work…
“Once you decide on your occupation… you must immerse yourself in your work. You have to fall in love with your work. Never complain about your job. You must dedicate your life to mastering your skill. That’s the secret of success… and is the key to being regarded honorably.” -Jiro Ono
Needless to say that few of us think like this, but this really resonates with me at this point in my life…
Weekend Guide to Fukuoka Japan
I LOVE FUKUOKA, JAPAN! I really do. It is a beautiful city full of beautiful people, and it is a great example of an environmentally conscience city that has done a spectacular job of promoting green space in a dense, urban environment. It is the perfect city to spend a long weekend (4days/3nights) if you’re already traveling in Japan or in nearby South Korea, northern China, or Taiwan. It’s easy to fly into and navigate and has great public transportation.
It is also a city that illustrates the positive impact the bicycle can have on traffic, the environment, health, and a city’s culture if advocated! Fukuoka is no Amsterdam, but it is very close when it comes to bicycling.
Here is my weekend guide to Fukuoka and why I love this great city:
Tour Map of Fukuoka, Japan by rEy
Kaiten Sushi - Fukuoka, Japan
The most affordable way to experience sushi in Japan is at a “Kaiten” Sushi restaurant. These “conveyor belt” sushi restaurants will give you the opportunity to try a variety of sushi concoctions without breaking your budget. It will also help with any language issues as you can simply point at what you want. These places usually have picture menus in the event that you want something that isn’t on the conveyor belt. The price is by the color/pattern on the plate. You can eat like a king and have soup and some beer for around ~$15USD/person which in Japan is as good as it gets!
Fukuoka, Japan (Panoramic view from the top of the ACROS building)
Green Tea Pastry (this cute little guy was delicious… A Fukuoka, Japan delicacy) (Taken with Instagram at Fukuoka, Japan)
Conveyor Belt Sushi (the most affordable option for sushi in Japan… A chance to try everything! Here you have tuna (maguro), shrimp (ebi), & torched salmon (sake)… Spectacular!!) (Taken with Instagram at Fukuoka, Japan)
