[Kappabashi]

These are very good tips, thanks to all who contributed. One thing ... funnily enough, in Osaka, I noticed people stand on the right when on an escalator and walk on the left, like in Europe and unlike Tokyo.

About eating sushi, I didn't know the fish part was dipped into the soy sauce, I've always moistened the rice and yes, it does get soggy. But when using chopsticks, I can't quite see how to hold the sushi upside down into the soy sauce, can anyone please explain. Also, I like to place a strip of ginger on the sushi and then dip it into the sauce, this give a little crunch and seasoning. Is this not done by the Japanese? Do they just eat a strip of ginger between each piece of sushi?

thanks