Saturday, August 9, 2014

First Experiences!


Our first couple of days here in Kobe were filled with many new experiences, customs, and new friends.

Even the restrooms had some strange new things!



Upon arrival to the airport we took a bus to the Kobe area where we were greeted by 3 Kobe pharmacy students who kindly led us to our hotel. This trek included a train ride and a walk thru our first Japanese wind storm. Luckily we made it to the room safely and got some well deserved rest for the next day. We even stopped by a nearby 7 eleven and got some Japanese Nabe for a midnight snack.

We woke up at about 7:30 AM Kobe time and started the day off with an exquisite breakfast from the quality inn hotel. It was served "viking" or buffet style and included both American and Japanese dishes. There were eggs, sausages, miso soup, smoked salmon?, rice, and a variety of Japanese beverages.

We then headed to the Kobe university at around 11AM where we were graciously greeted by the staff and fellow pharmacy students. They took our group around campus for a short tour of the grounds. It was amazing to learn about how our customs differ. Apparently, the Japanese do not have technicians and the pharmacist does all the work! They haven't told us all the details yet, but I'm sure we will see them in action later.


We then had a "welcome lunch party" in one of the bigger rooms at the university. We were served sushi, yaki soba sandwiches, and a variety of deserts.



But that view though...




After our lunch party we ventured to Sannomiya shopping district where we saw many Japanese shops, took pictures, and of course: tried RAMEN!!!!







This is probably my favorite food now. Not even exaggerating.

More to come!!!

-Ron
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  1. Michael KatzAugust 9, 2014 at 3:22 PM

    Ramen is my favorite, too. Which place did you go to?

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    1. UnknownAugust 9, 2014 at 4:44 PM

      I don't remember the name, but we went to this place on the corner next to a taiyaki place. Any time we see ramen this whole trip, we need to get some!

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    2. Michael KatzAugust 9, 2014 at 4:50 PM

      There's lots of ramen places. There are 2 near Sannomiya station I like. One is a stand-up ramen bar, and the other is on a corner near the shrine, with a dragon on the sign.

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