Chillin in Japan

My first stop in the 6 month adventure was Japan during which I visited Yokosuka, Tokyo Akihabara, Roppongi, Sasebo and Nagasaki.

Akihabara

The district of Akihabara is home to the latest electronics technology and now also home to many of our American dollars

The Sanctuary

While in Yokosuka, the officers stayed at the "Sanctuary" which is like a big frat house for submarine officers who pass through the area. It's probably the most reasonably priced lodging at $40/year. Also, the shuffleboard table in the background is now the home court of the Grand champions, Zac (in the red jersey) and myself.

Apparaently the shops in Akihabara are very concerned with my well being. I also visited a restaurant that before your main course serves apple tisers.

Japan also has guitars which surprisingly enough sound a lot like american guitars

The Meiji Shrine

While in the Tokyo area, we visited the Meiji shrine where three million people visit every new years. When we arrived, four Tokyo University students asked if they could practice their English and give us a tour of the shrine. I said as long as we can practice our Japanese. I was of course speechless after "konichi-wa".

Makin Mom Proud

About a week after failing the smell test on several occasions, we pulled into Sasebo Japan where I made this my first stop.

Although I still don't speak Japanese, I'm pretty sure the title to this statue translates "Why you little....."

The Food

Ordering a salad with your meal in Japan might be a bit extreme...but definitely worth it. It also gets you an additional dessert.

The first stop in each port of course is the local steak house. In Sasebo it's the world renowned Steak Salon

Peace

Makin friends with the ice cream lady at ground zero in Nagasaki

Where's Waldo

And to think .......I was worried about blending in with the locals.