Not exactly “The Rime of the Ancient Mariner,” but definitely scans with a growling belly and a mouth salivating for maguro. Come to Japan and eating well should be top of mind: sushi counters and noodle bars, robatayaki grills and Kobe beef steakhouses. In Tokyo, whatever can be pulled off the shelf at ubiquitous 24-hour convenience stories — Family Mart, Lawsons, 7-Eleven like no 7-Eleven you’ve ever seen in Toronto, or anywhere else on the planet. The rules specify we can only be on the loose, outside the bubble, for 15 minutes, must sign in and out with times noted. “It is easy for people to forget to keep hydrated when glued to the TV watching exciting sports events,’’ the Japan Times cautioned.

Source: thestar August 03, 2021 19:41 UTC