tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post5969278204972982898..comments2023-12-22T00:30:12.836-08:00Comments on merlot mom: Merlotmom Does Japan - Part 2: The Sights, The Sounds, and The Sacrilegemerlotmomhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18383116319057495855noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-32971023230828363642008-09-17T21:22:00.000-07:002008-09-17T21:22:00.000-07:00It is so great that you are recording all of this....It is so great that you are recording all of this. <BR/><BR/>And about that trip to the ER???JCKhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04582581376724478366noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-1286202047762473182008-09-16T12:59:00.000-07:002008-09-16T12:59:00.000-07:00Sounds like an amazing trip. The Starbucks thing c...Sounds like an amazing trip. <BR/><BR/>The Starbucks thing cracks me up because I would have killed for a Starbucks in China. In fact, there was almost anarchy on our tour bus when the guide wouldn't stop at the one we found. After 10 days of green tea, I was jonesing for some coffee. <BR/><BR/>I would love to go to Japan. It's on my ever-growing list of places to see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-6793316013099919742008-09-16T12:18:00.001-07:002008-09-16T12:18:00.001-07:00I can tell you worked really hard on this post and...I can tell you worked really hard on this post and I learned lots of stuff. I didn't comment before because I was back there with your kids whining, "enough shrines...bring on the Starbucks...."ByJanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10540902996183063666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-29472558962181446752008-09-16T12:18:00.000-07:002008-09-16T12:18:00.000-07:00I read this the other day but someone decided to h...I read this the other day but someone decided to hurt themselves and I didn't get to comment!<BR/><BR/>I am LOVING the tour! And I love that you had to eat at Starbucks. <BR/><BR/>Looking forward to the next installment!Conniehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11868956367266325927noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-3020551440600676342008-09-15T17:34:00.000-07:002008-09-15T17:34:00.000-07:00What an awesome trip! Thank you for posting your i...What an awesome trip! Thank you for posting your impressions and beautiful photos.Donnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14264449201706478489noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-33420863890648885452008-09-15T09:48:00.000-07:002008-09-15T09:48:00.000-07:00Wow. I have such a sensitive sniffer, I had to wi...Wow. I have such a sensitive sniffer, I had to wince at some of the food photos and descriptions.<BR/><BR/>What a rich experience though. Your kids are very fortunate!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-65968538146176840832008-09-14T23:30:00.000-07:002008-09-14T23:30:00.000-07:00Israelis (I live in Israel) also tend to eat savor...Israelis (I live in Israel) also tend to eat savory breakfasts, so a Japanese breakfast sounds fun to me - as long as there's a big coffee right next to it!Robinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02409530202277375625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-15722818975719521322008-09-14T18:45:00.000-07:002008-09-14T18:45:00.000-07:00I will remember starbucks, if I ever make it to Ja...I will remember starbucks, if I ever make it to Japan, cuz that other stuff just would not do for breakfast.InTheFastLanehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09691830067979224059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-23992721307185930722008-09-14T17:46:00.000-07:002008-09-14T17:46:00.000-07:00Sounds like you guys have memories to last a life ...Sounds like you guys have memories to last a life time. Thanks for sharing it with us. <BR/><BR/>I love that you went to Starbucks for your first breakfast. You don't want to dive into foreign culture too fast. It could be shock to your system. BTW how was the food? Did you try anything crazy?Ellynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08907807448468020160noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-7373441037415665332008-09-14T10:06:00.000-07:002008-09-14T10:06:00.000-07:00That was a fantastic field trip! I love the diffe...That was a fantastic field trip! I love the different varieties of food. Next time, I AM COMING!!!Vodka Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04734323418017847775noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-63058787903733568042008-09-14T05:01:00.000-07:002008-09-14T05:01:00.000-07:00Did you happen to notice that they/we also have sa...Did you happen to notice that they/we also have salad for breakfast? and that most salads are made of cabbage with very little lettuce?! ~sheesh~ When I go to the States, I make plans to eat breakfast out at least once a week...it's just not done here!<BR/><BR/>The pictures you took are great...my hub was looking at them and asking me questions and I'm like, but I haven't been to THAT temple!!<BR/>And yes...Starbucks...that mango frappe thing is actually awesome..as is the pomegranit one!! yummmmmmm!!!<BR/><BR/>yeah...that whole spitting thing...you're lucky you made it back alive and in one piece..or was it kind of iffey? what with the ER incident.....?!?! :-D<BR/>Waiting for the next episode.....<BR/>Have a great weekend!<BR/>Debbie...already disgusted with the Halloween decorations...can you freakin' believe it?!?! They have no clue!! <BR/>Must buy more ume shu (plum wine) tmoorrow!!!dkuroiwahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14702013452096435136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-84525181527174179672008-09-13T19:29:00.000-07:002008-09-13T19:29:00.000-07:00That's one LARGE fish. I don't think I could surv...That's one LARGE fish. I don't think I could survive a day in Japan. Unless they have teriyaki beef bowls there like they do at Japanese restaurants here.<BR/><BR/>And did Tomoko see the spitting incident? Did ANYONE see the spitting incident? <BR/><BR/>You didn't drop your IPhone in a toilet there, did you?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-70137230316299892102008-09-13T13:39:00.000-07:002008-09-13T13:39:00.000-07:00After looking at the pictures of the squid and oth...After looking at the pictures of the squid and other crustaceous looking creatures, I think a Starbucks would be consoling, indeed. <BR/><BR/>I found the tuna auction hilarious. No matter if its tuna in Japan or cattle in Texas, you will find men gathered in boots, wiggling fingers in subdued fashion. <BR/><BR/>I'm very much enjoying your guided tour from the comfort of my living room. Japan seems like quite an adventurous trip!shrink on the couchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13271891110211081990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-81665625498927645322008-09-13T11:17:00.000-07:002008-09-13T11:17:00.000-07:00But that's LUNCH food! or DINNER food. That would...But that's LUNCH food! or DINNER food. That would be like us having PIZZA for breakfast! <BR/><BR/>oh.Nanny Goats In Pantieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019800312349427823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-4255873331719184922008-09-13T11:10:00.000-07:002008-09-13T11:10:00.000-07:00NGIP - thanks for wanting, waiting and reading. I...NGIP - thanks for wanting, waiting and reading. I hope the spitting story satisfied your puerile needs. As far as breakfast, and I comment here in case others are curious, they really don't eat breakfast out much (that's what I'm told anyway) and if they do have a formal, let's say, business breakfast it consists of miso soup, rice, fish, and possibly, rolled egg, seaweed,etc. Yummy, yum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-28824427198723055252008-09-13T10:58:00.000-07:002008-09-13T10:58:00.000-07:00What does that say about me that I've been pining ...What does that say about me that I've been pining to hear about your son spitting? I mean, THAT was my priority of your post!<BR/><BR/>What do Japanese people eat for breakfast anyway?Nanny Goats In Pantieshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06019800312349427823noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-23654604193780237812008-09-13T10:14:00.000-07:002008-09-13T10:14:00.000-07:00I love the Temples, they are very similar to the o...I love the Temples, they are very similar to the ones in China. Even if your kids complained a bit, there is nothing like travel to really learn. You know? What you learn and see sticks. Not like reading a history or geography book.Insane Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13772208953959596713noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7475652659521783747.post-82126698124843447692008-09-13T05:07:00.000-07:002008-09-13T05:07:00.000-07:00Wow. What an amazing trip. Sounds like you had a v...Wow. What an amazing trip. Sounds like you had a vacation of a life time.<BR/><BR/>I knew that a lot of celebs did commercials overseas but I didn't realize how much of our culture was present in Japan. <BR/><BR/>Thanks so much for sharing all of this. I studied Japanese Studies in College but have never been there. This was wonderful!ShannanBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15817743128555661384noreply@blogger.com