Something to think about the next time you order sushi

[ZenGum]

Raw fish is delicious if it is VERY fresh. Even refreigerated, it goes dodgy within a few hours.

Sweetwater, where are you going in Japan? (apart from Kyoto and Tokyo, of course).

The random pointing technique might get you a few surprises - some specials include "sperm-filled reproductive gland of the male squid" and having a live octopus brought to your table, its tentacles chopped off, and one dropped on your plate ... still twitching and suckering while you eat it.
Good luck!

[Trilby]

Originally Posted by ZenGum

...and having a live octopus brought to your table, its tentacles chopped off, and one dropped on your plate ... still twitching and suckering while you eat it.
Good luck!

Why not just swallow a few live gold fish and impress your roommates? I still say YICK.

[sweetwater]

Originally Posted by ZenGum

Sweetwater, where are you going in Japan? (apart from Kyoto and Tokyo, of course).

The random pointing technique might get you a few surprises - some specials include "sperm-filled reproductive gland of the male squid" and having a live octopus brought to your table, its tentacles chopped off, and one dropped on your plate ... still twitching and suckering while you eat it.
Good luck!

Yes, Kyoto and Tokyo, but as it's a business trip for Mr. S and he'll be busy for 4 days, I'm on my own and will just make plans when I get there. Grab my passport and purse and run without a plan. Did you have some suggestions?
We have tickets for kabuki and a world championship sumo wrestling match for 2 evenings and sushi on another with some locals. I'm beginning to think "tattoo" because of a show I saw recently, too. Open to ideas - except for squirming food.