September 17, 2016: Tokyo Day #4!

So, that finale... Yeah. I'll avoid commenting suffice it to say we are hard at work, providing answers to a few of the, uh, outstanding questions we were left with at episode's end.  And, I guarantee you - BIG answers coming your way in season 3. But, for now, I'm still enjoying Japan with Akemi. Yesterday,…

September 16, 2016: Goodbye, Osaka! Hello, Tokyo! Again!

I always found it interesting that, despite the crazy amount of food I would eat every time I visited Japan, I would return home actually lighter than when I left.  At first, I assumed it was because I'd lost heavier muscle mass and gained comparatively lighter body fat BUT when I started measuring said body…

September 15, 2016: Osaka Day #2!

Good morning! The hotel (Intercontinental) upgraded us to a suite complete with kitchen so we took advantage by picking up some items at the local farmers' market and shops and making breakfast. Giant figs, two types of dried mushrooms, Okinawa sea salt, garlic & thyme olive oil, three types of dried pepper, local honey, local…