{"id":55013,"date":"2015-04-08T08:57:15","date_gmt":"2015-04-07T23:57:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=55013"},"modified":"2015-04-08T08:57:15","modified_gmt":"2015-04-07T23:57:15","slug":"tokyo-best-ramen","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/?p=55013","title":{"rendered":"Tokyo Best Ramen!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5597.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5597-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5597\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55015\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni stood in line for 2.5 hours when i arrived in japan.  i stood in line for 40 minutes trying to check into my hotel in tokyo.  there are chinese tourists everywhere!  coming in by the train loads and bus loads.  good for the japanese economy because they spend a lot of money, but not good if you don&#8217;t like to wait in lines like me.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5598.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5598-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5598\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55016\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni have a free time for lunch in tokyo.  i ask a friend where the best place is.  i put it in my google map and start my 15 minute walk there.  i get out of the hotel and it&#8217;s raining!  omg!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5599.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5599-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5599\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55018\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni get to the ramen shop in ikebukuro.  i&#8217;m soaking wet, then realize that i have to stand in line for 40 minutes in the rain.  no umbrella for this gaijin.  it&#8217;s 11 degrees, it&#8217;s raining, but i&#8217;m committed to eat ramen no matter what.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5600.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5600-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5600\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55023\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nthank goodness i brought my rain jacket on this trip.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5601.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5601-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5601\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55025\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni tell the lady &#8220;i want the most popular ramen on the menu.&#8221;<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5603.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5603-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5603\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55017\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni finally get a seat.  i&#8217;m freezing cold but warm up instantly when my hot ramen comes.  wow, looks so good!<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5604.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5604-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5604\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55020\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni order an extra egg and char siu.  total cost 1000 yen or $8.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5606.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5606-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5606\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55024\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni eat and drink every drop.  the absolute best ramen i&#8217;ve ever eaten in tokyo.  i&#8217;m happy, i&#8217;m satisfied, and i&#8217;m ready to walk in the rain again.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5607.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5607-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5607\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55021\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni highly recommend you eating here if you&#8217;re ever in tokyo.  i&#8217;ll be back there again for sure.  but next time, i&#8217;ll take an umbrella.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5602.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5602-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5602\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55014\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nthis is the shops name.  and here is the address.  just copy and paste it into google maps and it will take you right to the doorstep.<br \/>\n\u7121\u6575\u5c4b<br \/>\n\u6771\u4eac\u90fd\u8c4a\u5cf6\u533a\u5357\u6c60\u888b1-17-1 \u5d0e\u672c\u30d3\u30eb<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5609.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5609-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5609\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55022\" \/><\/a><br \/>\ni get back on the subway.  just siting there people watching.<br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5608.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/go-naminori.com\/kirbyfukunaga\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/IMG_5608-640x480.jpg\" alt=\"IMG_5608\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-55019\" \/><\/a><br \/>\nand i&#8217;ve noticed they built barriers with gates along the tracks.  why?  is this to prevent people from jumping in front of trains?<br \/>\nanyway, gotta get to the airport today in the 6 degree freezing weather and rain again.  no umbrella but i&#8217;ll make it there somehow.  another flight, another country.  see ya! 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