We took a train to Hakone, hoping to see Mt. Fuji, but the weather was not cooperating. Lots of rain and fog.

However, we did have one of the best meals on the trip. The hotel provided a dinner of Sukiyaki, which you had to cook yourself. I had never cooked Sukiyaki, but my son was more than willing to try it. He has become such a world traveler.

First the appetizer. So cute the way they arranged things. Don’t ask me what anything is, because I don’t know. It was delicious though.

Next, the ingredients. Onions, lettuce, mushrooms, peppers and noodles.

Various meats, along with corn and a pepper. Oh, and two bowls of rice, of course.

More meat. Basically you just throw stuff into the hot broth. It cooks fairly quickly.

Finally, dessert. We were so stuffed we didn’t mind that it was only three fruits.

Great weekend, everyone!

{carole}