Japan and Japanese

[MiTasol]

Meanwhile, few tourists in Tottori Prefecture in spite of locals' effort.
It seems that they had better rely on fishing or boat tour along the N.Korea/Russia border.....

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日本海に広がる美しい海岸砂丘で、観光できる砂丘として日本最大級の広さを誇ります。その一部は国の天然記念物にも指定されていて、起伏の大きさを象徴する「馬の背」は、真下から眺めると高さ約47mの砂の壁で迫力満点！また、日本海の風が作り出す風紋が大…

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I had never known that Japan had sand dunes that were so large. Amazing

 

[Shinpachi]

I had never known that Japan had sand dunes that were so large. Amazing

If interested, here is still almost unexplored region in Japan.
Tokara Islands located between Kyushu and Okinawa.
No airports but ferry service twice a week


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D2r9tC1GYjI

 

[MiTasol]

Thank you.

The greenery and steep hills are a lot like PNG but the roads are infinitely better in Japan.

 

[Shinpachi]

Thank you.

The greenery and steep hills are a lot like PNG but the roads are infinitely better in Japan.

Thanks

 

[Shinpachi]

What if Japanese soldiers taste US military ration -

Gratin is untasty but beef burger is good with BBQ sauce.
Generally sweet with cinnamon flavor.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VKag_LDtq8Y

 

[N4521U]

I have seen, NHK, Spam is a popular food item in Japan.
Nothing wrong with Spam!!

 

[Shinpachi]

I have seen, NHK, Spam is a popular food item in Japan.
Nothing wrong with Spam!!

I was familiar with corned beaf as a kid but SPAM.
SPAM seems to be popular in Okinawa.

Source: Shinpachi

 

[A4K]

We called it Corned Beef in New Zealand too.

 

[Shinpachi]

We called it Corned Beef in New Zealand too.

After decades, I now love this sprinkle mix of sukiyaki taste.
Almighty with rice

 

[Wurger]

 

[N4521U]

We called it Corned Beef in New Zealand too.

But it's Pork!?

 

[Greg Boeser]

But it's Pork!?

And pork byproducts.

 

[MiTasol]

and CHICKEN (according to Wiki)

 

[A4K]

Corned Beef was salted beef, not pork or anything else.
I never heard of Spam till I watched Monty Pythons

 

[Greg Boeser]

Corned Beef was salted beef, not pork or anything else.
I never heard of Spam till I watched Monty Pythons

You ain't lived 'til you've had a grilled spam and cheese sandwich.

 

[A4K]

I knew something was missing in my life

 

[manta22]

I have seen, NHK, Spam is a popular food item in Japan.
Nothing wrong with Spam!!

Spam is almost the national food of Hawaii.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Oddly enough the Hawaiians actually make Spam pretty edible.

Used to snack on Musubi at the hangar while I was in Hawaii for 5 weeks working.

 

[Shinpachi]

Very educational

 

[GrauGeist]

The Hickory smoked flavored Spam is the best - thin sliced, pan fried then cubed and folded into a cheese omelette is beyond amazing.