8 MOST DISTURBING JAPANESE CUISINES THAT WILL MAKE YOU PUKE

Japanese can be the people with the most delicate taste in the world. Their untiring zeal for new and better flavor turned Japanese cuisines into a work of art. But as not all arts are beautiful, there are some disturbing foods or maybe they're just too advanced and ahead of our time.     

1. Pink Colored Curry

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At first glance, it seems like some sort of cosmetics, or, at best, curry made of strawberry. But do not judge it too soon. It is made of sugar beet so it's rich in iron, and, surprisingly, it actually taste not bad. FYI, there is a blue curry as well.          

2. Black Hamburger

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Seemingly seriously rotten patty and bun will surely make you not want to have a bite. As it's named, this burger is completely black from buns to even cheese. How do they make it? Japanese use bamboo charcoal powder and squids’ ink for buns and sauce.

3. Penis shaped snacks

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Japanese has got this folk beliefs on the penis. Some people actually pray to penis shaped sculptures, and there are even festivals dedicated to the penis. If you've got some appetite for some penis, Japan is the place to go. 

4. Blowfish

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Despite blowfish’s deadly poison, Japanese just can't stop eating this delicacy. Only restaurants with official license from the government can offer blowfish cuisines, but more than 20 people were poisoned to death since 2000. Why don't you try your luck? 

5. Frog Sashimi 

Warning! It's freaking disturbing!

There is one famous restaurant notorious for offering weird and disturbing foods in Tokyo. Frog sashimi is served in this mysterious restaurant. The the way frogs are cut and sliced is shockingly brutal. Cooks cut poor little frogs alive. 

6. Tuna Eyeball

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A giant tuna eyeball is packed in a tube and sold in department stores. I will not go into any details.   

7. Bug topped Sushi

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Sushi is not only made with fish. Japanese people love Sushi too much they started making Sushi with all sorts of bugs. You could even try cockroach Udon in Japan. It's too gross I don't want to mention any more on this exotic cuisine.  

8. Shiokara

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How about salted fish guts? Don't get go Yuck too soon! Japanese even ferment (actually it's more like rot) the enchanting delicacy to make it even more gross. Mainly mackerel and sardine are used, but it varies depending on regions.

Shibasaki Tabong

Oversized Shibasaki Tabong is an epicure who loves to eat all sorts of Asian foods. He used to own a restaurant in Osaka, but his great passion for Asian food made him leave his homeland and travel around Asia.  

TOKYO'S 6 TRANSPORTATION PASS THAT WILL MAKE YOU A SMART TRAVELER

Tokyo’s metro system is quite complicated. Tokyo subway is run by a state enterprise JR and private corporations operate Tokyo Metro and Toei subway.

Travelers mainly use JR subway. Out of JR subway’s 10 lines, stations on Yamanote line (light green), Sobu line (yellow) and Chuo line (orange) have pretty much all the popular tourist spots. Fares vary between 140 ~ 320 Yen per ride depending on your trips, but there are ways to save your valuable money.

1. Suica

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Suica is a rechargeable transportation card used for JR, Tokyo metro, Toei subway and city bus. You could buy it at every station and convenience store at 2,000 Yen. 1,500 Yen is the actual amount you could use for riding underground and bus, and 500 Yen is deposit. If your balance is running low, you could simply recharge it on ticket machines. This card can also be used in some restaurants and convenience shops.

2. Tokyo Metropolitan District Pass (Tokunai Pass)

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Tokunai Pass allows you to freely travel all the JR lines in 23 wards of Tokyo metropolis (Tokyo-to) at 750 Yen per day. Since JR line’s base rate is 140 Yen per travel, if you are planning to use JR lines more than 4~5 times a day, getting Tokunai pass will be beneficial. You should just get this pass if you plan to go around a lot. 

3. Tokyo Metro 1-Day Open Ticket

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With this one day pass, you could feely use 9 lines of Tokyo metro at 710 Yen per day. You could get this ticket at any Tokyo Metro station’s ticket machines.  

4. For Travelers : Tokyo Metro 1-Day Open Ticket

Foreign visitors can get discount on Tokyo Metro 1-Day Open Ticket. Only travelers land at Haneda airport are entitled to this offer, and price for one day and two day pass are 600 Yen and 980 Yen respectively.   

5. Toei Subway and Tokyo Metro One Day Pass

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You could use both 4 lines of Toei subway and 9 lines of Tokyo metro with this ticket. Since one day pass is 1,000 Yen, it is not easy to get your money’s worth out of this. But if you don’t mind paying a bit more for convenience, there is no reason to hesitate. 

6. Tokyo Tour Ticket (Tokyo Furii Kippu)

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Tokyo Tour Ticket is a full package day pass that allows you to use all the underground lines and city buses within Tokyo Metropolis at 1,590 Yen per day. You could get it from ticket machines at any station. 

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3. 7 VERY IMPORTANT TIPS YOU WILL FIND IT EXTERMELY USEFUL WHEN TRAVELING JAPAN / By Mira 

4. 10 JAPANESE FOODS YOU GOTTA HAVE WHILE IN JAPAN / By Shibasaki Tabong 

5. YUMMY OR SEXY TOP 12 JAPANESE SOUVENIRS / by Shibasaki Tabong

Written by Karly

She graduated in a university in Korea double majoring in social studies and political science. After graduation, she worked for a while at the Nation of Assembly of Republic of Korea, but now she is working as a reporter. Having a life goal of being a Asia-specialized travel reporter, she travels around the world in her spare time.

7 VERY IMPORTANT TIPS YOU WILL FIND IT EXTERMELY USEFUL WHEN TRAVELING JAPAN

1. Do not underestimate the value of Japanese coins

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Japanese coins are not cheap. With one 500 Yen coin, you could even buy a whole lunch box. So don’t underestimate their value and don’t forget to get yourself a change purse.

2. Do not expect Japanese people to understand English

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English is the global language in every single part of the world except for Japan. Even all these English names such as McDonald and Starbucks do not sound the same here, and there is no way you could understand. It would be wise to learn a bit of Japanese or download a Japanese translation app.

3. Japanese people keep to the left

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Japan is one of a few countries keeps to the left rather than right. Be aware and try not to block the way.

4. Do not try to force open the taxi door

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Japanese taxi has an automatic door. If you try opening the door with your hands, you will only panic the driver.

5. Heaven of vending machine

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Japanese vending machines sell all sorts of products from cigarettes, Udon, hamburger and Sushi to condoms, lotions and books. Japanese vending machines offer pretty much everything you may need.

6. Smoking is banned on streets

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Do not smoke on streets, it’s strictly banned. But, surprisingly, there are quite a number of restaurants and pubs you are allowed to smoke inside. If you really want to smoke right now, find the nearest convenience shop. Every convenience shop has got designated smoking area.

7. Understand Japanese public transportation system

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Unless you are a millionaire, you will have to use public transportation. You would not want to pay every time you ride them because it is not only costly but also time wasting. If you want to save your time and money, do not forget to read.

Written by Mira

She spent her life here and there in Philippines, Korea, Japan, and Malaysia.She loves travelling so much that even a single penny she makes goes to her travel expense. Rumor has it that she is going to file for personal bankruptcy any time soon.