The document recounts a trip to Japan in 2007, lasting 11 days, where the travelers engaged with friendly locals and experienced the rich culture, particularly through food. Highlights included delicious dishes like okonomiyaki and yakisoba, as well as the convenience of vending machines offering various foods. Overall, the trip was a culinary adventure that left a lasting impression of love for Japan.

1. Trip to Japan Travel Tales in 2007 Part 3

2. Trip to Japan We travelled to Japan in 2007. We were there for 11 days. We travelled on the shinkansen to many towns. We were able to buy 90¥ for each $ Australian. The Japanese people are friendly and helpful. It is a cultural feast!

3. Freshest Fruit and Vegetables

4. Mushrooms from the tiniest to the tallest

5. Everywhere vending machines and a machine for everything

6. Buying food fast and enjoying mealtimes

7. You never get tired of looking at the fake food creations.

8. … what is on the menu today?

9. Fish and seafood of all kinds

12. Scary looking little Puffer fish. Finally seen in Osaka.

13. We saw some amusing signs …

14. We did sightsee, as well as eat …

15. The art of okonomiyaki!

16. Simple and so yummy! We loved okonomiyaki! Oishii!

17. We loved okonomiyaki! Is it food or a work of art?

18. We loved okonomiyaki!

19. Yakisoba - another favourite!

20. Noodles everyday-ramen, udon …

23. Sweet treats!

25. Loved that green tea ice-cream

26. Culture on a plate!

27. Japan is a must-see country

28. We ♥ Japan. Created March 2009