Category Archive: Japan

Inside the Katsura Grill

Sushi Combo Meal

Last week we showed you the exterior facelift that transformed the former Yakitori House into Katsura Grill and today we are going inside to grab a bite to eat. The first thing you will notice on the inside is the new seating arrangement. A large communal picnic-like table divides the center of the room and …

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Katsura Grill – New Name and New Look for the Yakitori House

Katsura Grill Exterior

Katsura Grill in Epcot’s Japan pavilion celebrated its official grand opening just a few weeks back and we were able to check out the newly refreshed building and gardens. If you can remember, the former Yakitori House was almost completely obstructed by bushes and small trees; tucked away and almost hidden at the top of …

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Saturday at Hollywood Studios and World Showcase

The signs of Hollywood Studios

Saturday morning was spent at Disney’s Hollywood Studios; here are some Instagram photos from today in the park. Our evening was spent around the World Showcase at Epcot.

Quick Shot – Through the Gate

Japan's Torii Gate

As I’ve stated many times in the past, evenings in Epcot, specifically the World Showcase, make for some of the prettiest times of the trip. The photo opportunities around the World Showcase Lagoon are endless!

Pick-A-Pearl in Japan’s Mitsukoshi Department Store

Choose Your Oyster

Inside Epcot’s Japan pavilion is the Mitsukoshi Department Store where you will find a variety of items such as anything Hello Kitty to Japanese Swords. Here guests can also choose their own oyster to discover and keep the pearl that lies within. Your pearl adventure begins as you point out one of the oysters in …

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Popular Photography Places – Japan’s Torii Gate

Japan's Torii Gate

Located at the entrance to the Japan Pavilion in Epcot’s World Showcase, the replica of the Torii Gate is a popular spot to take a neat photo including the World Showcase Lagoon and Spaceship Earth. Taking it at night makes it even prettier I think because of all the lights and the colors on Spaceship …

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