Eidan enjoying the stream on the side of the road in Minoh
Eidan enjoying the stream on the side of the road in Minoh16-Oct-2014 13:55, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 200
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Instant ramen is serious business in Japan. Visiting the Momofuku Ando Instant Ramen Museum reminded me a little of visiting the Liberty Bell, in that there was a certain degree of reverence in the various displays. Momofuku Ando was the inventor of instant ramen, and they even have a life-size replica of the shack where he apparently worked endless hours to perfect the process of creating instant ramen. The boys favorite part was the mini-factory, where they could decorate their own personal cup of instant ramen noodles, and have it packaged with the broth and toppings of their choice.
The rest of the day was a very different experience – we visited the nearby small town of Minoh, for a hike to the Minoh waterfall. There were a couple opportunities along the way to go down to the stream, and Eidan was thrilled to have a chance to throw some rocks and sticks in the water. I realized that the boys haven’t spent much time away from cities since we arrived in Japan, aside from a few trips to the beach, so it made me especially glad we went.
Kai and his very impressive pancake breakfast
Kai and his very impressive pancake breakfast16-Oct-2014 09:39, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320
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At the Instant Ramen Museum
At the Instant Ramen Museum16-Oct-2014 11:22, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 8.0, 4.3mm, 0.006 sec, ISO 200
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The history of instant ramen
The history of instant ramen16-Oct-2014 11:28, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.013 sec, ISO 400
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An old instant ramen vending machine
An old instant ramen vending machine16-Oct-2014 11:31, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 640
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Instant ramen in space!
Instant ramen in space!16-Oct-2014 11:33, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 640
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The instant ramen history timeline
The instant ramen history timeline16-Oct-2014 11:34, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 250
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The boys decorating their custom instant ramen containers
The boys decorating their custom instant ramen containers16-Oct-2014 11:44, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 500
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The cup noodles factory - you can pick your own flavor and toppings
The cup noodles factory - you can pick your own flavor and toppings16-Oct-2014 12:03, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 250
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Outside the Minoh subway station
Outside the Minoh subway station16-Oct-2014 13:39, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 8.0, 4.3mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 100
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A beer vending machine in Minoh - you don't see these often in Japan anymore
A beer vending machine in Minoh - you don't see these often in Japan anymore16-Oct-2014 13:40, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 125
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The road leading to the Minoh waterfall
The road leading to the Minoh waterfall16-Oct-2014 13:51, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.017 sec, ISO 200
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Ryuanji Temple, on the way to the Minoh waterfall
Ryuanji Temple, on the way to the Minoh waterfall16-Oct-2014 14:11, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.003 sec, ISO 200
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The boys near the road that leads to the Minoh waterfall
The boys near the road that leads to the Minoh waterfall16-Oct-2014 14:13, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 4.5, 8.285mm, 0.005 sec, ISO 160
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A walkway near the Minoh waterfall
A walkway near the Minoh waterfall16-Oct-2014 14:29, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 800
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The Minoh waterfall
The Minoh waterfall16-Oct-2014 14:50, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.025 sec, ISO 200
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Our Shinkansen bullet train, taking us back to Fukuoka from Osaka
Our Shinkansen bullet train, taking us back to Fukuoka from Osaka16-Oct-2014 18:18, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320
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Back at Hakata station in Fukuoka - can you imagine 30th St station being this clean?
Back at Hakata station in Fukuoka - can you imagine 30th St station being this clean?16-Oct-2014 20:55, Canon Canon PowerShot ELPH 110 HS, 2.7, 4.3mm, 0.033 sec, ISO 320
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