Earlier this month, I went to Japan to play taiko at a wedding. Our group met the couple through one of the members a few years ago and they invited us to perform!
Weddings in Japan are totally different from the ones here in the US. I wish I could have taken photos, but we were performing!
Here are 4 photos from that trip. Next post will be a wedding post!
This is a seasonal Pepsi that was available. It’s Azuki (red bean) flavored!! And, it really tasted like red bean!! 
We ate a lot while we were there. Actually, most of the photos I have are food photos. Here’s the first thing we ate when we got there: Karashi (spicy) Miso Ramen!!! And yes, it really was THAT red! lol! Personally, though, I think it could have been spicier! :p
A random shot of my friend walking in the streets of Tokyo.
And finally, a quick snap while we rehearsed for the performance!
wow that ramen is glowing neon red! Looks like it was a fun time!
Your post makes me want to travel…really badly….great images!!!
Great colours!
oh how i want to visit japan! great shots, i love the bokeh behind the pepsi!
looks like fun! I’m excited to see the wedding!
I am so jealous. I would love to visit Japan. One day I will.
I’ve always wanted to go to Japan. I think if someone asked me to go for a wedding I’d just die!
Japan is on my list of places to visit, it looks amazing! I love your vibrant colors in the first two images, just gorgeous.
I want to try red bean Pepsi… bring one back for me
One of these days when the wife and I have extra money, we want to travel to Japan.
Mmm that Ramen looks so good!!!
Great detail shots. I have a friend that has been to Japan twice, and in seeing his images and yours makes me want to plan a trip over there.
red bean pepsi…..
I’m heading to Japan in a few months… this has gotten me really excited for the photo op’s and food! Cool shots!
I’d love to visit Japan one day. Although with my very basic meat and potatoes diet I’d probably starve LOL. I could cope with the Red bean cola though.
Wow! Would love to see more pictures form your trip! I have Japan on my to go to list and still haven’t made it.
MY favorite picture is the black and white one of your friend walking! And that soup sure looks tasty!!
Ooo, even though there are only a few shots, they give a great slice of your trip. I really really want to go to Japan someday!
What an amazing trip! I was born in Japan, but left as a baby, so I don’t remember it. I’ve had a lifelong desire to go back and see it!