Eating And Drinking

NOPE

Tired of hearing claims that highly-sweetened and caffinated drinks are unhealthy, Suntory released Guilty Carbonated NOPE. According to the label, The flavor comes from a blend of “99 Enchanting Fruits & Spices”. You get 600ml instead of the normally-available 500ml bottling. No one can agree on what it tastes like, with a combination of sweet, sour, bitter, salty and umami notes.

Fast Food

KFC

I didn’t go in, but many of the KFC locations have the Colonel standing out front.

Nene Chicken

This place was pretty amazing. You want something spicy? Nene Chicken (Korean: 네네치킨) has what you want. Look at the red pepper coating this crispy chicken!

Coffee Shops

Hand Drip Coffee

Some Super-sweet Drink

This was too much for me. I do not even remember the flavor, but they somehow concentrated sugar, or something.

Sakura Festival

We happened upon the Sakura Festival, which celebrates the cherry blossom blooming. In Ueno, vendors set up booths and people jump from spot to spot, sampling food and drink.

Mexican Food

Carnitas tacos have made it to Japan! They also had a sign that read, “We have tequila,” so you know it’s legit.

Grilling

Random

Angry Face

Good advertising to use such an angry-looking chef?

Kahlua

The Japanese put matcha in everything!

Cheers

Bob

Bob and I clinked glasses.

Dinosaurs

This place had a funny dinosaur sign.

In another spot, they had a sign that read:

Alcohol may be man’s worst enemy but the bible says to love your enemy.

Amen.