Dates
Despite what the title said, Mom actually came to Japan on this day.
What is April 26th?
Mom kicked off her Bakery Tour with this sweet treat 2 hours after her flight.
What is a Chocolate Croissant from Numazu?
Zoomies, Maw Maows, long naps, rubbings, and sweet visits.
This normally introverted feline welcomed Mom and even thought about helping to feed EV. Although, she might not try again for a long time.
Who is The Best Cat in the World Shadow?
Worth the 35-minute wait, this made #1 in Lolly's favorite dishes in Japan.
What is Garaku Soup Curry?
"Shadow, I’ve a feeling we’re not in Kansas anymore!" We ate an entire carrot cake while watching this 1940 classic.
What is The Wizard of Oz?
Team Malliaros went on their first big trip to Sendai and Matsushima during this busy Japanese holiday.
What is the first Golden Week?
What is Anderson's?
This member of Team Malliaros channeled the distant members with facial expressions and wisdom to LEARN.
He also showed off his Googly Moogly often.
Who is Matthew?
Landing at #2 on Lolly's Best Dishes in Japan is a spicy dish on Nanami's secret menu that Dad could only get if he came to Japan.
What is Mentaiko Pasta?
*Flips Hair*
We finished this beautiful, funny musical about the origin of two witches with 1 minute to spare.
What is Wicked?
Flights, Trains, and Taxis, Oh My!
Team Malliaros took every form of transportation to go to this famously cold place during the second Golden Week.
Where is Hokkaido?
Cheese, Chocolate, and Kindness
This baker made some of the best bites in Numazu and welcomed Mom and Nanami to her quaint homemade bakery.
Who is Yuki san?
"Ahhhh" Sweet smiles, kisses, big hugs, baboobaboos, and shouts for joy!
This member of Team Malliaros loved moving all over the house, enjoying Lolly Chair, bouncing in his musical chair, showing off his googly-moogly, claw machines, and all of the family adventures.
Who is EV?
More than just a bakery tour, Nanami showed off her skills with multiple types of this baked good.
What are scones?
Government worker, Pharmacist, Producer, Researcher, and more. Team Malliaros watched the lives of Asami and her friends in this comedic drama...although we all know Matthew was mostly watching for Konayuki.
What is Rebooting?
Sunny skies, meaningful cards, books, delicious curry, shaved ice, and a war for tableware. All this and more were experience on the special day for the two most special women in our lives.
What is Mother's Day?
Well worth the trip!
Nanami rode her bike all the way to this delicious bakery that specializes in croissants.
What is 27 Layers?
Clever, funny, and beautiful inside and out.
This hard-working, amazing member of Team Malliaros tricked Mom into going out with Matthew as a Mother's Day gift. She now shares a twin glass from Otaru with Lolly.
Who is Nanami?
What a feast!
I dream of bacon and cheese! Team Malliaros enjoyed a variety of these popular Otaru delights.
What are fish cakes?
Lolly stepped out of her comfort zone to enjoy this body-healing, relaxing Japanese attraction with Nanami and EV.
What is an onsen?
Menu Complete!
With tears in his eyes, sweat on his face, and an extra 10kgs, Matthew finished the Maximum Burger and the Authentic menu during the 2nd trip to Tokyo.
When is May 10th?
With home to Pulled Pork Curry Bread, Milk & Margarine Bread, and the gooiest Cheese Bread ever this bakery was without a doubt the best in Japan.
What is Otaru Saint Germain?
Listen!...............................................
This Hello Kitty big spender member of Team Malliaros ate her way through Japan while taking care of us and playing, reading, and talking with her grandson. Don't believe her when she says she's not hungry. She now shares a twin glass from Otaru with Nanami.
Who is Lolly or Mom?
It took an hour but it was worth every grilled bite of this beefy dish. It was a whale of a meal, but Lolly likely won't this again.
What is Gyutan?
Let's Chill Out
From North to South, we visited, drank, and occasionally even bought coffee beans in these four different cities in Japan.
What are Otaru, Matsushima, Tokyo, and Shizuoka?