I’ll do must best to convey(or) the humor of this experience.

Rewind back to my birthday in August. Dave and I went to the Sushi-go-Round or “Sushi Ro” near the base. I posted a video of the sushi passing on the conveyor belt. When we were there, we assumed it was a free for all and just grab whatever you thought looked yummy. I learned the error of our ways this week.

After going to Glass Beach, Dina asked if I was hungry. Clearly, she doesn’t know me well – I responded, “always.”  She suggested we stop at the sushi-go-round. Wait for it… NEAR OUR HOUSE?!? Say what? Yes, please. Teach me.

So, we went. We drove there. The restaurant has a spot in the front to wash your hands. Because, we are in Japan and cleanliness is paramount. I wash my hands and Dina goes to the bathroom. She returns to our table and was surprised I hadn’t ordered anything. I was waiting for you was my reply. She then proceeds to use the table side POS device to order her favorite dishes. My first thought, “what’s going on?”  She then proceeds to school me that if you want a specific dish, order it. Hmmm “what happens if you just grab whatever looks good when it passes you?” She starts laughing. “Then you are taking someone’s order!”  Oh, my. Hilarious. Anything in a bowl, or what looks like a fancy ashtray is a special order food. Anything on a plain plate, is open for the taking. Basically, back in August, we were eating everyone’s food! On the plus side, you’re only charged based on the plates at your table. So they could order again. I now understand why karma was pissed at me for a little bit. I ate other people’s food!! Hilarious.

French fries “fried potatoes” in the dish are special order. Don’t take!

Plain dish- grab away


I told Dave about the experience with Dina and we had a good laugh. Simultaneously, I was so excited to have a Sushi-Ro near us. Today we took the train and worked our way around. Before and eating sushi.

I explained to Dave that we are given a kanji sign in a specific color.  Anything you order will have the sign. Followed by a cute song.


The song alerts you that your order is arriving.

My melon sorbet.


The melon sorbet was a perfect finish after a salty meal.

Obviously, I realized after our meal I should have been taking more pictures. Sorry, I was hungry. When you visit, we will go to the sushi-ro. And check out two temples on the way home. Seriously. So much beauty in the middle of a city.

Temple & Car.

Do you see the frog?