Allen In Japan - The First Day

Left to right are judges Wade from MO, Kevin from AZ and Allen from CA in the welcoming dinner.

Sushi display that includes shimp, eel, conch, squid, octopus, and sea urchin.

Ginzo district in Tokyo, similar to Time Square in New York.

Tokyo Tower has a remarkable resemblance to the Eiffel Tower, but red and even taller.

Our world traveler judge Allen went to judge a major show in Japan in November. He says,

"The trip was awesome! The Japanese breeders were so genuine, welcoming, and gracious. They hosted Wade and I as the two judges for the 2008 Yokohama Bay Rabbit Breeders Show. Kevin Stanford came as the show registrar. Yes, all our expenses were paid! If anyone ever needs an excuse to become a judge, how about judging abroad?

When we arrived on Thursday, we were instantly greeted with a welcoming party at a traditional Japanese restaurant in the posh Ginza district of Tokyo. The food was out of this world! I had tried Sushi in Greenwich Village (NYC) 8 years ago, without much luck. However, I was determined to jump into the culture and food in Tokyo... success! I tried everything from eel to conch to sea urchin to fatty salmon to octopus on our trip. My favorite was eel!"

There will be many more pictures and reports for our readers. Stay tuned.