We were constantly fascinated by the unusual food products on sale. Jason thought these were miniature stingrays, but they're really just small fish flayed open. Jacques Cousteau he is not.

Day four in Japan had us doing our first tour - we spent the afternoon at several historical spots in Kyoto. The temples and shrines are beautiful! We celebrated Jason's birthday by going out for some delicious food...Chinese food! :-)

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Jason Dunn > Jason bought a cookie that was intricately stamped, and he expected it to be a some sort of bread-like substance.

Jason Dunn > Inside was a dark brown paste that he couldn't identify. Some sort of bean paste? It wasn't sweet, but it was tasty.

Jason Dunn > The apples in Kyoto are HUGE - there's no frame of reference here, but one of these apples is easily twice the size of an average apple back in Calgary. They were sweet and delicious!

Jason Dunn > We were constantly fascinated by the unusual food products on sale. Jason thought these were miniature stingrays, but they're really just small fish flayed open. Jacques Cousteau he is not.

Jason Dunn > Crunky is Japanese for DELICIOUS.

Jason Dunn > What, women can't have bitter chocolate?

Jason Dunn > These meals in a box are always beautifully presented.

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Jason Dunn > Another celebrity endorsement - Tommy Lee Jones is apparently boss enough to represent BOSS coffee products.

Jason Dunn > We saw everyone wearing these masks, so we bought some as a souvenier.

Jason Dunn > Mickey was our smiling tour guide for our first tour in Kyoto.

Jason Dunn > This is the entrance to Heian Jingu Shrine in Kyoto.

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Jason Dunn > At the entrance to every Buddhist Temple there's a washing station like this one - you take the ladel on the stick, scoop up some water, and pour some over each of your hands - it's a spiritual act designed to purify you before you enter the Temple.

We were constantly fascinated by the unusual food products on sale. Jason thought these were miniature stingrays, but they're really just small fish flayed open. Jacques Cousteau he is not.