Again, a very cheap ticket - only 410 yen to get to Kobe, the capital of Hyogo Prefecture. Our new target is 133,710. Let’s go!
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133 388 (community total) + 19 (my reviews) = 133 407 (new total)
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133 407 (community total) + 20 (my reviews) = 133 427
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This ticket is my treat, no need to thank me^^
133 427 (community total) + 475 (my weeks worth of reviews) = (133 902)
Here comes the Kobe beef ( ⓛ ω ⓛ * )!
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Plane trip back home clogged my reviews so have some more お金
133 902 (community total) + 96 (My reviews September 6th - 7th) = 133 998
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We’re in Kobe, Hyogo Prefecture! That was quick!
Hyogo Prefecture
Kobe Beef 神戸牛
OK so there’s something I want to get off my chest first, because we all know that Kobe is famous for beef. I was watching a YouTube video a while ago and there was an American advert in it, advertising “100% American Kobe beef”. The mental gymnastics you would have to do to get there are just… there are no words… Anyway I’ve had my rant. So Kobe beef is the most famous beef in Japan. It is very expensive since there are only around 3,000 cattle per year that qualify for the name. It can be eaten in many ways, particularly barbecued, but if you want a steak, you might have to sell one of your limbs to pay for it. The fat is so evenly distributed within the meat, that you get an amazing, melt-in-the-mouth experience.
Hippari Octopus Rice Pot ひっぱりだこ飯
This extremely popular ekiben (lunch sold at a train station) has been a core product in Hyogo Prefecture since 1998. It is unique because it is put in a special pot and sealed before selling, to lock in the taste. It is topped with octopus and various other ingredients such as bamboo shoots and herbs, for a fulfilling taste.
Akashi Yaki 明石焼き
By looking at this dish, you would imagine that it was inspired by Osaka’s famous product, takoyaki; however, it is actually the other way around. These eggy dumplings are made on the same grill as takoyaki, but instead of being topped with various things, they are dipped into fish stock before being eaten.
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Right, so it’s time to wave goodbye to Kansai and head for Shikoku. Our next stop is Takamatsu, the capital of Kagawa Prefecture. The train ticket is 7,560 yen, giving me a rest and you lot a load of reviews to get done!
New target: 141,270. Go!
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133,998(community) + 58(my total)= 134,056
Okonomiyaki is wonderful to make it’s so customizable! Though between Osaka-style and Hiroshima-style, there is quite a difference! For the American Kobe beef, I think they mean to say wagyu, even though they may also not be technically Japanese cows, I assume Americans would understand Kobe more than wagyu haha
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I make okonomiyaki sometimes. You’re right - it goes with pretty much anything.
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133 056 (community) + 19 (my total)= 134 075
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133 075 (community) + 7 (my total)= 134 082
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134 082 (community total) + 4 (my reviews) = 134 086
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134 086 (community total) + 101 (my reviews) = 134 187
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134 187 (community total) + 39 (my reviews) = 134 226
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134 226 (community total) + 32 (my reviews) = 134 258
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134 258 (community total) + 53 (my reviews) = 134 311
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134 311 (community total) + 37 (my reviews) = 134 348 (new total)
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134 348 (community total) + 31 (my reviews) = 134 379
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134 379 (community total) + 43 (my reviews) = 134 422
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134 422 (community total) + 54 (my reviews) = 134 456
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